Wilhelmy plate technique was used to determine surface tension isotherms of aqueous solutions of formic and acetic acids with concentration up to 30 vol% and with a film of solution of polyelectrolyte/surfactant complexes spread to the surface. Complexes of sodium polystyrene sulfonate/dodecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide and poly (diallyldimethylammonium chloride)/ sodium dodecylsulfate were used. The formation conditions of films with the extreme concentration of the complexes were determined. The films reduce the evaporation rate of acids solutions by 3-6% and demonstrate selective properties increasing the water content in the vapor by 1-5 abs%. Evaporation tests carried out by means of helium blowing over surface of the liquid with spread film.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOrganic Acids
Subtitle of host publicationCharacteristics, Properties and Synthesis
PublisherNova Science Publishers, Inc.
Pages113-125
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9781634859523
ISBN (Print)9781634859318
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2017

    Research areas

  • Organic acids, Polyelectrolyte/surfactant complexes, Rate of evaporation, Selectivity, Spread films, Surface tension

    Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)

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