Aqueous Solutions of Associating Poly(acrylamide-<i>co</i>-styrene): A Path to Improve Drag Reduction?
Emina Muratspahić, Lukas Brandfellner, Jana Schöffmann, Alexander Bismarck, H. W. Müller
Abstract
albeit at low DR level. Moreover, we discuss challenges encountered when using hydrophobically modified polymers synthesized via micellar polymerization.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerCopolymerDragAqueous solutionStyrenePolyacrylamidePolymer chemistryAcrylamideChemistryHydrodynamic radiusPolymerizationChemical engineeringMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryThermodynamicsPhysicsEngineeringRheology and Fluid Dynamics StudiesFluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsFluid Dynamics and Vibration Analysis