Synthesis and Evaluation of Starch Graft Copolymer Applied as Dispersant in Coal-Water Slurry

Abstract:

In this paper, a starch-based dispersant for Chinese Shenhua coal-water slurry (CWS) was synthesized by radical polymerization using styrene sulfonate and acrylic acid as graft monomers in oxidation-reduction initiator system. Chemical structure and thermal performance of the copolymer were investigated by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrum (FT-IR) and Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA). The rheological characteristics of the slurry were studied by varying dispersant dosage and shear rate，and the results show, At coal concentration of 66 wt%, dispersant dosage of 0.4 wt% and shear rate of 100 s^-1, the CWS gives the minimum viscosity of 848 mPa•s. Bleeding ratio tests indicate the dispersant can stabilize the slurry. Based on the above, the starch-based dispersant has due structure and a bright prospect for the application for CWS.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 549)
• Pages: 198-202
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.549.198
• Online since: July 2012
• Authors: Jun Guo Li, Fang Zhao, Guang Hua Zhang, Jun Feng Zhu, Long Liu
• Keywords: Apparent Viscosity, Coal-Water Slurry, Dispersant, Starch

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