advance thermal techniques. The swelling capacity of P(AM-co-AA) and co-gel are studied by the addition of different saline solutions, including monovalent, divalent, and trivalent salts. Its applications may extend in marine water industries as a basis for antifouling coating, waste water treatment, and even in the medical field.
Experimental
Materials/chemicals detailsAcrylamide (98%) is obtained from Spetrochem Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India. Glyoxal (40%) is purchased from Sigma Aldrich Chemicals. Triethylenetetramine (97%) (TETA) is purchased from Sisco Laboratory, Mumbai, India. Acrylic acid (98%), Potassium persulphate (KPS) was purchased from SD Fine Chemicals, Mumbai, India.
Material synthesis /reactions Scheme 1: Synthesis of Polyazomethine Gel
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