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Quaternized hydrophobic associative copolymers: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Uncontrolled hydration rates in solid matrices lead to poor tablet dissolution and shale instability. These innovations engineer specific polymer architectures to modulate swelling pressure and encapsulation efficiency.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Quaternized hydrophobic associative copolymers?

Insufficient aqueous solution viscosity

(6)evidences

Standard cross-linked hydrophobic copolymers suffer from permanent structural failure and loss of function after use. Enabling material regeneration overcomes the limitation of single-use chemical waste and high replacement costs.

Uncontrolled mineral deposition and sedimentation

(6)evidences

Mineral scale buildup, tablet disintegration failure, and pigment clumping all stem from the inability to maintain discrete particle separation in liquid or solid phases. Preventing these aggregations ensures system flow, drug bioavailability, and color consistency.

Poor tablet mechanical integrity

(6)evidences

Excessive foam formation during high-shear processes or chemical reactions leads to equipment overflow and reduced volumetric efficiency. Eliminating these gas-liquid dispersions prevents product loss and ensures consistent processing speeds.

Incomplete polymer hydration

(5)evidences

Clay swelling and borehole disintegration during drilling operations. Preventing formation collapse ensures structural integrity of the wellbore.