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Polycarboxylate superplasticizer (PCE) prepared by free radical copolymerization of different monomers in aqueous solution has the advantages of high efficiency, stability and safety and convenience, which is the mainstream process of PCE production at present. However, the problem with free radical copolymerization is that the composition and structure of the synthesized polymers deviate significantly from the design values. Based on the reactivity rate of comonomers obtained from the experiment, and with the aim of preparing PCE copolymers with uniform and stable composition, this paper investigated a new process for the precise control of monomer conversion rate change and polymer composition during copolymerization by combining theoretical calculations and experimental measurements. Gel permeation chromatography (HPLC) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) were used to study and compare the formation process and structural characteristics of PCE copolymers synthesized by precise controlled feeding process (CFP) and one- time feeding process (OFP) and continuous dropping process (CDP), including the molecular weight of polymers, distribution of monomer sequence structures, and conversion rate of macromonomers. The results show that the composition and structure of PCE copolymers synthesized by OFP and CDP fluctuate greatly with the polymerization process, which deviate from the target design values. The average acid/ether ratio of PCE copolymers synthesized by CFP is close to the design value (4.0), and the acid/ether ratio fluctuates slightly above and below the design value (2.70~4.77) during each time period. The performance of PCE copolymers synthesized by different processes shows that the PCE copolymers prepared by CFP have better dispersing property and flow retention ability at the same raw material ratio. © 2023 Sichuan University. All rights reserved.
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Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering
ISSN: 1000-7555
Year: 2023
Issue: 11
Volume: 39
Page: 93-103
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