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Yeniay, Secil. "Sulfonated Styrene-co-maleic Acid And Its Derivatives As Superplasticizers In Concrete." Master's thesis, METU, 2008. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12609455/index.pdf.
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, were introduced to the concrete industry. They have gained wide acceptance because of their many advantages. The addition of superplasticizers to concrete improves the workability and strength of concrete. In this study, the effect of the chemical structure of poly (4-styrenesulfonic acid-co-maleic acid) sodium salt (SSAMA), which contains both sulfonic and carboxylic acid groups, which is a new superplasticizer, was analyzed. Two different molecular weights of PEG (polyethylene glycol monomethyl ether) were grafted to this water-soluble copolymer at different weight compositions. The structures of synthesized copolymers were verified by FTIR and NMR analyses. The molecular weight difference of the grafted copolymers with different side chain lengths was determined by dilute solution viscosimetry. The effects of chemical structure of grafted copolymers on the fluidity of cement paste and the mechanical properties of the mortars were investigated. The zeta potential measurements revealed the interactions between the cement particles and polycarboxylate type superplasticizers. The maximum fluidity was achieved for the PEG grafted copolymer with the weight ratio 3:3. The mechanical properties of this copolymer showed the highest flexural and compressive strength compared to other copolymers. The addition of various Li salts to SSAMA affected the ionic medium, therefore, the dispersion performance of cement paste and the mechanical properties of the mortars improved. The mixture of LiCl: SSAMA in 1:1 mol ratio exhibited the maximum fluidity compared to other Li salts and their compositions. This mixture gave the highest flexural strength but the mixture of Li2CO3 in 1:1 composition gave the highest compressive strength in each salt mixtures.
Blosch, Sarah Elizabeth. "Structure-Property Relationships of Isoprene-Sodium Styrene Sulfonate Elastomeric Ionomers." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/86362.
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Pitia, Emmanuel Sokiri. "Composite Proton Exchange Membrane Based on Sulfonated Organic Nanoparticles." University of Akron / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1339277956.
Full textNgqongwa, Lundi Vincent. "Electrochemical characterization of nanostructured SnO2 and TiO2 for potential application as dielectric materials in sulfonated-polyaniline based supercapacitors." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/2575.
Full textIn this research project, nanostructured composites based on Tin dioxide (SnO2) and Titanium dioxide (TiO2) with poly-4-styrene sulfonic acid (PSSA) doped polyaniline (PANI) conducting polymer has been investigated based on their structural, electrical and electrochemical properties. The synthesis of conducting polymers and their metal oxide or composites have been carried out chemically or electrochemically according to methods modified from the literature. Layer-by-layer construction of nano-Metal Oxide/PSSA doped polyaniline composites were successfully constructed by electroanalytical methods on the surface of a glassy carbon working electrode (GCE).
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Peyton, Daniel Junior. "Nitrogen-compound removal by ion exchange a model system study of the effect of nitrogen-compound type on the removal performance of two sulfonated styrene/divinylbenzene ion-exchange resins." Ohio : Ohio University, 1990. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1183467365.
Full textBarbosa, Danns Pereira. "Redução de espécies nitrato em água sobre catalisadores bimetálicos de paládio." reponame:Repositório Institucional da UFBA, 2011. http://www.repositorio.ufba.br/ri/handle/ri/10076.
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O amplo uso de fertilizantes nitrogenados, bem como os sistemas de saneamento rudimentares e as atividades pecuárias, têm aumentado a contaminação das águas subterrâneas e, portanto, da água potável. Devido aos graves riscos das espécies nitrato para a saúde humana, tem sido dispensada muita atenção para o desenvolvimento de tecnologias para removê-las da água. Dessa forma, neste trabalho foram preparados catalisadores bimetálicos de paládio e estanho ou índio suportados em estireno-divinilbenzeno (Sty-DVB) sulfonado, a fim de desenvolver catalisadores eficientes para a remoção das espécies nitrato da água. O suporte foi sintetizado por polimerização em suspensão, enquanto os catalisadores bimetálicos foram preparados por dois métodos: impregnações sucessivas e redução catalítica. Foram obtidos catalisadores com 5% m/m de paládio e vários teores (0,5, 2 e 4% m/m) de estanho ou índio, que foram caracterizados por espectroscopia no infravermelho com transformada de Fourier, adsorção de nitrogênio, análise química elementar, difração de raios X, termogravimetria e microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Os catalisadores foram avaliados na redução das espécies de nitrato na água, na presença e na ausência de dióxido de carbono. Verificou-se que o suporte não adsorve nitrato, nitrito e amônia e não apresenta atividade na redução das espécies nitrato. Os catalisadores com índio foram mais ativos na redução de espécies nitrato, e menos seletivos a nitrogênio, do que os catalisadores com estanho. Além disso, os catalisadores com estanho e preparados por redução catalítica foram mais ativos do que aqueles preparados por impregnações sucessivas. Um comportamento inverso foi observado com os catalisadores contendo índio. Com a maioria das amostras, o dióxido de carbono aumentou a atividade, reduziu a seletividade a nitrito e aumentou a produção das espécies amônio. Os melhores desempenhos catalíticos foram apresentados pelas amostras 5%Pd2%Sn/Sty-DVB, (atividade=15,2 cmol. min-1.g-1; seletividade a nitrogênio = 98%) e 5%Pd0,5%In/Sty-DVB (atividade= 18,8 cmol.min-1.g-1; seletividade a nitrogênio = 89%), preparadas por impregnações sucessivas e redução catalítica , respectivamente.
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Cong, Rongjuan Pelton Robert H. "PEO/poly(vinyl phenol-co-styrene sulfonate) aqueous complex formation /." *McMaster only, 2002.
Find full textLevy, Florence. "Fonctionnalisation d'un latex de polystyrène par un monomère chloré : le bis 2 chloroéthyl-itaconate." Lyon 1, 1987. http://www.theses.fr/1987LYO10538.
Full textMusa, Haruna. "Synthesis, characterisation and applications of end-functional poly(sodium-4-styrene sulfonate)." Thesis, University of Bristol, 2009. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.508080.
Full textEl-Aufy, Afaf Khamis Ko Frank K. "Nanofibers and nanocomposites of poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene)/poly(styrene sulfonate) by electrospinning /." Philadelphia, Pa. : Drexel University, 2004. http://dspace.library.drexel.edu/handle/1860/282.
Full textMorand, Karine. "Evaluation de l'activité anticancéreuse et antiangiogénique in vitro de copolymères solubles composés d'acide methacrylique et de styrène sulfonate de sodium." Paris 13, 2007. http://www.theses.fr/2007PA132040.
Full textThe Laboratoire de Biomatériaux et Polymères de Spécialité has developped soluble copolymers composed of methacrylic acid and sodium styrene sulfonate. These copolymers have antiangiogenic and antitumor activities in vitro. They inhibit cell adhesion to the extracellular matrix mediated by integrins. We have shown this activity on a breast cancer cell line and on primary cultured endothelial cells. The lack of adhesion prevents the recruitment of actin cytoskeleton and induces the inhibition of cell proliferation. Cell migration ans differentiation are also inhibited and the density of microtubules decreased. The efficacy of copolymers depends o their composition and on cell type. The copolymer composed of 30% methacrylic acid and of 70% sodium styrene sulfonate seems to be the most efficient. The copolymers induce anoïkis in endothelial cells without any toxicity. These new copolymers are an interesting strategy in antiangiogenic therapies. We continue to study them to better know their mechanism of action and to evaluate their in vivo efficiency
Leroux, Amélie. "Implant ligamentaire bioactif et biodégradable : élaboration, fonctionnalisation et étude des mécanismes." Thesis, Sorbonne Paris Cité, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019USPCD054.
Full textThe rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee is a common affection which mainly occurs in young and active population. Because of its joint location and its poor vascularization, this ligament does not heal spontaneously. The “gold-standard”, consisting of using autograft, has many disadvantages and the research focuses on the development of synthetic ligament implants. In this context, this thesis studies and evidences the possibility of a new ligament with bioactive and biodegradable features, made of polycaprolactone (PCL) grafted with poly(sodium styrene sulfonate) (pNaSS). The results presented in this manuscript evaluate the initial choice of raw PCL, its characterization, its functionalization, its mechanical properties after processing, its degradation mechanism and its in vitro and in vivo biological impact. At the interface of engineering, chemistry, mechanics and biology fields, we demonstrated that: the pNaSS grafting accelerates the PCL degradation while protecting the surface during the first six months; the mechanical properties of PCL are adapted to the ligament application; in vitro the pNaSS grafting promotes cell growth, cell distribution, cell density, cell spread, growth factor production, and maintenance of gene expression; and finally that in vivo the pNaSS grafting allows to reduce joint inflammation and postoperative osteoarthritis while promoting tissue recolonization
Åkerfeldt, Maria. "Electrically conductive textile coatings with PEDOT:PSS." Doctoral thesis, Högskolan i Borås, Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-19.
Full textMeng-HsinKuo and 郭孟鑫. "Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfonated poly(styrene-b-isoprene) for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells." Thesis, 2011. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/59918424917990827718.
Full textHaung-MingHus and 許晃銘. "Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfonated Zirconium-Phosphate or Pyrenesulfonic acid / Poly(styrene-b-isoprene-b-styrene) Composite Membrane for Fuel Cell Applications." Thesis, 2011. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/04218497787783546435.
Full textWang, Wei-Ning, and 王蔚寧. "Study on the Effect of Sulfonated Styrene-Maleic Anhydride Oligomer on the Rheology of Cement Pastes." Thesis, 1996. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/12012206822722320205.
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The study of plasticizers of cement pastes plays an important role in themanufacturing of extra-high strength concrete.The purpose of this study was toexamine the effect of sulfonated styrene-maleic anhydride oligomer- basedplasticizers on the cement pastes. The rheological behavior of cement pasteswas studied by viscometer. According to the results, sulfonated styrene-maleicanhydride oligomer - based plasticizers could decrease the yield stress, viscosity and thixotrotpy of cement pastes. The potassium salt yielded betterplasticizing effect than sodium salt and both exhibited an optimum effect whenpH value was in the range of 9 to 10 .Plasticizers of low molecular weightactually had better plasticizing effect on cement pastes , but simultaneouslyentrained more air cotents and lower the strength of hardened concrete . Thisproblem could be solved by adding antifoaming agent of silicone type. Inaddition,by incorporating proper amounts of side chains to sulfonated styrene-maleic anhydride oligomer by esterification of maleic acid and n-butyl alcoholcould improve rheological properties of cement pastes. When the sulfonatedstyrene-maleic butylate oligomer was used at the dosage of 0.75 % of cement ,there was a maximum adsorption of cement and an optimum rheological propertiesof cement pastes.
Chang, Yih-Her, and 張義和. "Sulfonated Tetracarboxylic Polyester (SMTAPE) Emulsifier:Synthesis, Surfactant Characteristics, and Studies on The Emulsion Polymerization of Butyl Methacrylate/Styrene Monomer." Thesis, 1999. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/02331666243821373135.
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化學工程學系
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A novel polymeric emulsifier, SSIPM modified tetracarboxylic acid terminated polyester (SMTAPE)was prepared by end-capping sulfopolyester polyol with TMA in this study. The surface characteristics of SMTAPE, the optimum hydrophobic length of SMTAPE for the emulsion polymerization of PBMA, the nucleation mechanism and the surface area occupied by a SMTAPE molecule on a polymer latex particle at room temperatuve were studied by analyzing the surfactant characteristics, the reaction kinetic and the stability of the latices, the consumption of SMTAPE emulsifier during emulsion polymerization and the adsorption behavior of SMTAPE on polystyrene latices. The SMTAPE emulsifier is surface active, lowering the surface tension of water by about 15 mN/m at the cmc. Experimental results also indicate that SMTAPE emulsifiers with a shorter average hydrophobic length stabilize the PBMA latex by the depletion mechanism. Although possessing good mechanical stability, using those emulsifiers have a higher coagulum during the synthesis stage. However, the SMTAPE emulsifiers with a longer average hydrophobic length anchor strongly on the PBMA latex particles and stabilize them by an electrotatic force with a negligible amount of steric stabilization. Although possessing better synthesis stability, using these emulsifiers have a poor mechanical stability. Results presented herein also confirm that the SMTAPE emulsifiers with optimum hydrophobic length can anchor latex particles and show steric stabilization mechanism with good synthesis and mechanical stability. Futhermore, according to the experimental results, formation of the subsequent PBMA latex is attributed to a coagulation process of particle precursors, micellar particles as well as existing PBMA latex particles. The effect of the stirring speed and the amount of emulsifier on the kinetics and particle size distribution were studied to obtain more quantitative evidence for the nucleation mechanism in this system. The experimental results from the kinetic studies and the emulsifier consumption clearly showed that a continuous nucleation mechanism with no Smith-Ewart interval II present were the characteristics of this system. this was attributed to the high concentration of SMTAPE emulsifier in the polymerization, which led to a large surface area and vast number of ~10nm micelles which served as the major locus of particle nucleation and the nucleation period lasted well into the reaction until the disappearance of the micelles or the disappearance of monomer droplets. A broad particle size distribution was oberved thoughout the reaction. The surface area occupied by a SMTAPE molecule on a PS latex particle at 25℃ was found to be 187 at saturation. The conformation of SMATAPE emulsifier molecule adsorbed on a PS latex particle is thought to be a hydrophobic segment “trains” anchored to the polymer surface.
Ngqongwa, Lundi Vincent. "Electrochemical characterization of nanostructured SnO2 and TiO2 forpotential application as dielectric materials in sulfonated-polyaniline based supercapacitors." Thesis, 2010. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_3398_1306923514.
Full textIn this research project, nanostructured composites based on Tin dioxide (SnO2) and Titanium dioxide (TiO2) with poly-4-styrene sulfonic acid (PSSA) doped polyaniline (PANI) conducting polymer has been investigated based on their structural, electrical and electrochemical properties. The synthesis of conducting polymers and their metal oxide or composites have been carried out chemically or electrochemically according to methods modified from the literature. Layer-by-layer construction of nano-Metal Oxide/PSSA doped polyaniline composites were successfully constructed by electroanalytical methods on the surface of a glassy carbon working electrode (GCE).
Chang, Chi-yun, and 張綺芸. "Conformations of Poly(sodium 4-styrene sulfonate in Dilute Methanol/H2O Solutions." Thesis, 2004. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/65020859842045120909.
Full text陳慶銘. "Charge Transport Properties of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/poly(styrene sulfonate): A Tera-Hertz Study." Thesis, 2010. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/31803155333956699927.
Full text國立臺灣海洋大學
光電科學研究所
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In this article, we studied transport properties of poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/ poly (styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) conducting polymer films by non-contact terahertz time domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS). The PEDOT:PSS(1:2.5)、(1:6)、(1:20) films were formed by dropping cast on high resistance silicon substrate. The film thickness is around 15μm. The laser source of the THz-TDS is 1-kHz, 300-μJ, 800-nm, 120-fs laser pulse generated by regenerated Ti-sapphire amplifier. 90% of the laser energy is used to generate terahertz by optical rectification in thickness 1mm (110) ZnTe crystal. The detection of the terahertz is to utilize EO sampling in another thickness 1mm (110) ZnTe crystal. All measurements are performed inside a nitrogen gas purged enclosure (<1% relative humidity). The absorption and dispersion of PEDOT:PSS films from 0.25 to 2.5 THz region are obtained by analyzing the transmission terahertz signal with and without PEDOT:PSS films on silicon substrate. The dielectric and conductivity properties of PEDOT:PSS films are further obtained over this frequency range. The DC conductivity obtained from extrapolation of the measurement matches the DC electrical measurement result. The real part of conductivity shows that it increases with growing frequency. This conductivity characteristic of the PEDOT:PSS films can not be fit by the simple Drude model but can be fit by the localization-modified Drude model.
Yang, Yun-min, and 楊贇民. "Dynamic Light Scattering and Viscoelasticity from Poly(sodium 4- styrene sulfonate) in Methanol/H2O Solutions." Thesis, 2002. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/23867128046776085372.
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化學工程學系
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In this study we use dynamic light-scattering(DLS), membrane osmotic pressure and dynamic viscoelasticity analyzer to study the dynamic and physical properties from NaPSS in methonal/H2O (4/1 wt ratio) solution at 25℃. The concentration was ranged from 0.1 to 4.0 mg/mL. Dynamic light scattering experiments were carried out at scattering angles in the range of 30°£q£120°. Frequency of dynamic viscoelasticity analyzer was between 1 and 100 1/sec. From the experimental data of viscosity and membrane osmotic pressure, we found that when [NaPSS]>1.0 mg/mL the solution was close to the theta-condition. DLS data revealed two relaxation modes, i.e. fast mode and slow mode. Fast mode is a diffusion mode and is a hydrophobic aggregation of polymer molecules and the fast mode relaxation time tf, increases upon dilution. When [NaPSS]<1.0 mg/mL, the slow mode is an intra-particle motion of secondary ionic aggregation and ts was increases upon dilution. When [NaPSS]>1.0 mg/mL, the slow mode is a viscoelastic mode and ts was independent of NaPSS concentration. From the study of dynamic viscoelasticity data show that n1’≈2 and n1” ≈1 at low frequency region, which are consistent with Zimm and Rouse theory, indicating that the solutions are liquid state.
Tseng, Chin-Hsin, and 曾志新. "The diffusion and adsorption of drugs in Poly(vinyl alcohol-g-sodium styrene sulfonate)[PVA-g-SSS] Hydrogels." Thesis, 2004. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/60513088143102297766.
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Polyvinyl alcohol gels crosslinked with sodium styrenesulfonate(SSS) with SSS grafting ratio from 1.3×10-3 to 3.5×10-3 were prepared and drugs(Benzoic acid , Vitamin K3 and Caffeine)permeation and diffusion through gels were determined. The mesh size of gels were determined with hydrogel water contents(swelling)and elasticity data. The diffusion coefficients increase with swelling, and the solubility increases with drug size. Diffusion coefficient and solubility were presented in terms of the ratio of drug diameter to that of mesh size. The diffusion is a controlling step driving the permeation. The tortuosity of drug diffusion data in gels was calculated, which is significantly greater than the predicted value from the transport model in rigid porous media. This deviation is due to the complex structure of gels. Solute diffusion data are fitted with free volume model. We found that the slope of solute diffusion data versus the reciprocal of free volume is smaller than free volume estimation from the relation of ln(D/D0) and (1/H-1). In the hydrogels, the steady-state adsorption factors of the solutes with higher solubility is smaller than the solute with lower solubility. The initial adsorption factors increase with SSS grafting ratio, because SSS have ionic groups interacting with the solutes. The adsorption increase with the mesh size,and the surface adsorption has greater effect for the solute with lower solubility.
Chen, Hung-Ting, and 陳泓廷. "Effects of additives on structural characteristics of poly(3,4-ethylene-dioxy-thiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) colloidal dispersions and the corresponding spin-cast films." Thesis, 2016. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/3u482w.
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化學工程學系
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Poly(3,4-ethylene-dioxy-thiophene) (PEDOT) is an inherently hydrophobic and conductive polymer which usually doped with poly(styrene sulfonate) (PSS) for higher dispersity in aqueous solution. Nevertheless, PSS, a non-conductive polymer, inevitably lessens conductivity performance of PEDOT:PSS film. Plenty researchers have discovered that the conductivity of PEDOT:PSS films could be strongly enhanced upon minor presence of an ionic-liquid additive (such as [BMIM]BF4) in the dispersion or after post-deposition treatment with volatile solvent (such as methanol). The present study concerns the origin of this conductivity enhancement. By use of small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), grazing incidence small-angle X-ray scattering (GISAXS), X-ray reflectivity (XRR) and surface potential microscopy (SPoM), here we report morphological differences in PEDOT:PSS solutions and corresponding films upon presence/treatment of selected additive/solvent. According to SAXS results, nano-ellipsoid (ca. 24 nm in length and 3 nm in width) are the dominant in aqueous solution and the existence of [BMIM]BF4 increases the population of big aggregates. GISAXS and SPoM results show that population of fractal clusters rises along concentration of [BMIM]BF4 in the film, which give rise to conduction paths in the film state. Fractal cluster formed as well after the film was treated with methanol, but with smaller correlation length (ca. 36 nm), in contrast to micron-size fractals in the former case. We conclude that instead of the apparent phase separation or gel formation, the increased conductivity is mainly due to enhanced formation of fractal structure. Successive little fractal structures, formed after methanol treatment, provide more effective conduction-pathways comparing to huge fractal structures in identical volume.
Tan, Sophie. "Modification des membranes échangeuses de cations par polymérisation chimique de l'aniline." Thèse, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/1866/16770.
Full textΤσοπελάκης, Φίλιππος. "Μελέτη αλληλεπιδράσεων ιόντων Cu2+ με συμπολυμερή του ακρυλικού οξέος σε υδατικό διάλυμα." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10889/6994.
Full textIn the present work we studied the interaction of bivalent copper ions Cu2+ with random copolymers P(ANa-co-SSNa) of acrylic acid (ANa) and styrenesulfonic acid (SSNa). Two copolymers, P(ANa50-co-SSNa) and P(AΝa80-co-SSNa) with 50 mol% and 80 mol% in acrylic acid, respectively, were synthesized and characterized by neutron magnetic resonance spectroscopy, 1H NMR. We proceeded in the physicochemical study of the interaction of bivalent copper ions, Cu2+, with P(ANa50-co-SSNa) and P(AΝa80-co-SSNa) copolymers using techniques like turbidimetry, viscometry and UV-vis spectroscopy. The experiments were performed in aqueous media using 3D water, H2O-3D. For reasons of comparison the respective homopolymers of sodium polyacrylate, PANa, and poly(styrene sulfonate), PSSNa, were also studied. From viscometry it was found that the introduction of copper ions in the polymer aqueous solutions leads to the decrease of the reduced viscosity. Moreover, this decrease is more pronounced as the concentration of Cu2+ increases in the solution. This behavior is indicative of the complexation between Cu2+ with the carboxylate groups of acrylic acid (ΑΑ). In the P(ANa-co-SSNa)/Cu2+ system, it was found that complexation occurs when the ratio of copper ions to carboxylates is equal to 1:2. UV-vis spectroscopy showed that, while in the case of PSSNa homopolymer there is not strong interaction with Cu2+, in the case of the Ρ(ΑNa50-co-SSNa) copolymer, the introduction of the polymer lead to a shift of the maximum absorbance of Cu2+ (from 800 to 745 nm). This was due to the complexation of Cu2+ with the COO- groups of the copolymer.