Biogenic hydroxylated carboxylate monomers serve as dispersants for ceramic particles

Tao Ren, I. A. Aksay, M. Yasrebi, N. B. Pellerin, J. T. Staley

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Abstract

A total of 20 biogenic carboxylic acids, which contain one to three negatively charged -COO- group(s), were investigated as dispersion additives in the processing of ceramic particles. Only carboxylic acids containing one or more hydroxyl groups were able to disperse α-Al2O3 particles in aqueous suspensions. Detailed studies of two carboxylic acids, citric acid and tricarballylic acid were undertaken: measurements of zeta potential, particle packing, and dispersant adsorption characteristics indicated that carboxylic acid groups and hydroxyl groups are both important for dispersion of the ceramic particles. Hydroxyl groups increased the adsorption of the molecules to the particles.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)113-118
Number of pages6
JournalMaterials Research Society Symposium - Proceedings
Volume330
StatePublished - 1994
EventProceedings of the MRS Symposium - Boston, MA, USA
Duration: Nov 29 1993Dec 3 1993

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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