Soluble, polymeric condensate of dibenzo-18-crown-6 and formaldehyde; synthesis, characterization and absorption of anionic copolymers

A. Warshawsky, A. Deshe, L. Shechtman, O. Kedem

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Abstract

Dibenzo-18-crown-6 and formaldehyde polycondensate (PDBCO, Mw = 6760, soluble in CHCl3 and in 2-methyl-1-pyrolidone (NMP) was synthesized by condensation in NMP using formic acid as catalyst. Alternatively, a sequence of reaction steps, involving sodium bromide salts, for solubilization (see Scheme 1) was worked up. PDBC as its sodium bromide complex is compatible with polysulfone derivatives. PDBC was found to be active in KSCN transport across a liquid membrane. Membranes cast from PDBC were also compared in adsorption of anionic proteins (PGT) with sulfonated polysulfone (SPS) or aminated polysulfone (APS). The absorption of PGT on PDBC membrane is strongest, but reversible. Thermal decomplexation of the cations neutralizes the cation-charged membrane and causes elution of the anionic PGT polymer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)261-268
Number of pages8
JournalReactive Polymers
Volume12
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1990
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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