Synthesis of Poly (Acrylic Acid-Co-Itaconic Acid) and its Dispersing Effect for Barium Titanate Aqueous Suspension

Dispersing barium titanate (BT) in aqueous media has received special attention due to economic and environmental considerations. A new kind of dispersant named poly (acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid) has been synthesized in our study. By adjusting reactant ratio and reactant condition poly (acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid) with different average molecular (2000~10000) and different content of itaconic acid (10% ~ 30%) have been obtained. Dispersing effects of poly (acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid) have been studied through zeta potential, sediment experiments, rheological behavior. It can be concluded from our study poly (acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid) containing 20% itaconic acid with Mw between 3000 and 5000 show the best dispersing effect.