Influence of Several Physicochemical Conditions on the Flocculation of Micro Stickies

  • Kim, Jong-Min (Yuhan-Kimberly Co.) ;
  • Lee, Hak-Lae (Department of Forest Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University)
  • Published : 2008.12.31

Abstract

Behavior of micro stickies was analyzed using model micro stickies prepared with PVAc emulsion adhesive. Flocculation of micro stickies increased with temperature. Acidic state also induced greater flocculation of micro stickies since they became more unstable under these conditions. Flocculation of micro stickies increased as calcium ion concentration increased. But the presence of calcium carbonates made micro stickies dispersed indicating that calcium carbonates cause two different effects on the behavior of micro stickies. Talc increased flocculation of micro stickies because of its hydrophobic nature. Cationic polymer increased flocculation of micro stickies. Especially cationic starch has far greater effect in flocculating sticky particles by forming bridging flocculations.

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