Water-Soluble Polymers : Solution Properties and Applications

Kinetics of Adsorption for Hydrophobically Modified Poly(Acrylic Acids) at Cyclohexane/Water Interfaces....Pages 1-22
Effect of Solids Concentration on Polymer Adsorption and Conformation....Pages 23-30
Water Solubility Characteristics of Poly(vinyl alcohol) and Gels Prepared by Freezing/Thawing Processes....Pages 31-40
Enzymatic Modification of Guar Solutions....Pages 41-49
The Influence of Additives and Impurities on Crystallization Kinetics....Pages 51-62
Inhibition of Hydroxyapatite Growth In Vitro by Glycosaminoglycans....Pages 63-75
Influence of Humic Compounds on the Crystal Growth of Hydroxyapatite....Pages 77-90
Crystal Growth of Hydroxyapatite In Vitro and Dental Calculus and Plaque Formation on Human Teeth In Vivo....Pages 91-104
Adsorption of Hydroxypropylcellulose on Hydroxyapatite Via Formation of Surface Complex with Sodium Dodecylsulfate....Pages 105-116
The Inhibition of Calcium Carbonate Formation by Copolymers Containing Maleic Acid....Pages 117-129
Kinetic Inhibition of Calcium Carbonate Crystal Growth in the Presence of Natural and Synthetic Organic Inhibitors....Pages 131-147
Novel Calcium Phosphate Scale Inhibitor....Pages 149-161
Inhibition of Mineral Scale Precipitation by Polymers....Pages 163-171
Pilot Test Results Utilizing Polymeric Dispersants for Control of Silica....Pages 173-182
Inhibition of Gypsum Scale Formation on Heat Exchanger Surfaces by Polymeric Additives....Pages 183-191
Applications of Structured Cationic Polyelectrolytes in Wastewater Treatments....Pages 193-206
Optimization of Cooling Water Treatment Formulations for Use in Recycled Waters....Pages 207-230
Water-Soluble Polymers in Hair Care....Pages 231-244
Application of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Amphoteric Acrylamide Copolymers to Detergents....Pages 245-250