Effect of electrolytes and surfactants on the thermoseparation of an ethylene oxide–propylene oxide random copolymer in aqueous solution

Maria Teresa Cunha, Folke Tjerneld, Joaquim M S Cabral, Maria Raquel Aires-Barros

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Abstract

The thermoseparation of aqueous solutions of Breox 50 A 1000, an ethylene oxide-propylene oxide 50:50 (w/w) random copolymer, was studied. The cloud-point diagram for Breox in water solution and the effects of electrolytes and surfactants on the cloud-point temperature (CPT) were determined. The Breox concentration in both phases after the thermoseparation was followed with a reversed-phase HPLC method. The effects of separation temperature and additives on phase composition were evaluated.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)53-60
JournalJournal of Chromatography. B
Volume711
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1998

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Biological Sciences

Free keywords

  • Electrolytes
  • Surfactants
  • Ethylene oxide-propylene oxide copolymer
  • Breox

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