This book contains the proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the Colloid and Surface Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society, held in Las Vegas, NV, September 7-11, 1997. It includes a variety of papers on topics such as the effects of solids concentration on polymer adsorption, hydrophobically modified poly(acrylic acids) at interfaces, crystal growth of hydroxyapatite in vitro, and more.

From the Preface: “...Water soluble polymers find applications in a number of fields of which the following may be worth mentioning: cosmetics, detergent, oral care, industrial water treatment, geothermal, wastewater treatment, water purification and reuse, pulp and paper production, sugar refining, and many more. Moreover, water soluble polymers play a vital role in the oil industry, especially in enhanced oil recovery. Water soluble polymers are also used in agriculture and controlled release pharmaceutical applications. Therefore, a fundamental knowledge of solution properties of these polymers is essential for most industrial scientists...”

Target Audience: Academic researchers and technology-focused industrial scientists who are involved with water soluble polymers.

Table of Contents:

Kinetics of Adsorption for Hydrophobically Modified Poly(Acrylic Acids) at Cyclohexane/Water Interfaces

Effect of Solids Concentration on Polymer Adsorption and Conformation

Water Solubility Characteristics of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) and Gels Prepared by Freezing/Thawing Processes

Enzymatic Modification of Guar Solutions: Viscosity—Molecular Weight Relationships

The Influence of Additives and Impurities on Crystallization Kinetics: An Interfacial Tension Approach

Inhibition of Hydroxyapatite Growth in Vitro by Glycosaminoglycans: The Effect of Size, Sulphation, and Primary Structure

Influence of Humic Compounds on the Crystal Growth of Hydroxyapatite

Crystal Growth of Hydroxyapatite in Vitro and Dental Calculus and Plaque Formation on Human Teeth in Vivo

Adsorption of Hydroxypropylcellulose on Hydroxyapatite via Formation of Surface Complex with Sodium Dodecylsulfate

The Inhibition of Calcium Carbonate Formation by Copolymers Containing Maleic Acid

Kinetic Inhibition of Calcium Carbonate Crystal Growth in the Presence of Natural and Synthetic Organic Inhibitors

Novel Calcium Phosphate Scale Inhibitor

Inhibition of Mineral Scale Precipitation by Polymers

Pilot Test Results Utilizing Polymeric Dispersants for Control of Silica

Inhibition of Gypsum Scale Formation on Heat Exchanger Surfaces by Polymeric Additives

Applications of Structured Cationic Polyelectrolytes in Wastewater Treatments

Optimization of Cooling Water Treatment Formulations for Use in Recycled Waters

Water-Soluble Polymers in Hair Care: Prevention and Repair of Damage During Hair Relaxing

Application of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Amphoteric Acrylamide Copolymers to Detergents

Index