Colloidal solutions, enhanced viscosity

Given a certain support diameter, the immediate formation of a gel film could be promoted by (i) increasing the boehmite concentration, (ii) ageing the colloidal solution and, (iii) in some cases the dipping time [3]. In later studies [12,14] additions such as PVA were added which enhance the viscosity of the colloidal solution and promote the formation of a lyogel film. 

Use of an aluminum oxide colloidal solution allows preparation of a dispersion medium with an enhanced density and viscosity and thereby improves the suspension stability. Moreover, the colloidal aluminum oxide particles bind the large sorbent particles and additionally fix them on the capillary surface. 

The territory of an expanded single coil is much larger than the volume the monomers actually occupy. Therefore, in comparison to the collisions of small molecules, the probability of mutual collisions between two coils is significantly enhanced. When such fluffy coils diffuse, the mutual friction yields a solution with a high viscosity. In the early history of polymer science, the high viscous polymer solution was misimderstood as a colloidal gel. However, polymer solutions are actually the molecular dispersions of long chains in the solvent molecules. With the increase of the polymer concentration, the coils start to interpenetrate into each other. We can define an illusive critical overlap concentration C, as illustrated in Fig. 4.2. Then, polymer solutions with the concentrations beyraid C are called concentrated solutions. 

In solvent-borne rubber adhesives, a variety of solvents can be chosen to control drying rate, adjust viscosity and dissolve important ingredients. Resins can be added to improve tack, wetting properties, heat resistance, bond strength and oxidation resistance. The most common resins nsed in rubber-based adhesives are rosins, rosin esters, and terpene, coumarone-indene, hydrocarbon and phenobc resins. Plasticizers and softeners reduce hardness, enhance tack and decrease cost of rubber adhesive formulations. Paraffinic oils, phthalate esters and polybutenes are typical plasticizers. Fillers are not often added to rubber adhesive formulations because they reduce adhesion. However they are sometimes used because they decrease cost and increase solution viscosity. Carbon black and titanium dioxide are also used to provide colour to the adhesives. Clays, calcium carbonate and silicates are also common fillers in rubber adhesive formulations. For water-borne adhesives, typically protective colloid, preservative, defoamers, wetting agents and emulsifiers are included in the formulations. 

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