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Synthesis and Characterization of Dextran Methacrylates

Dextran methacrylates were received by acylation of dextran with methacryloilchloride in the presence of tertiary amines in the DMF/LiCl solution. Degree of substitution (DS) of synthesized derivatives reached 1.8 methacrylic residues per glucopyranoside unit of dextran macromolecule. Dextran methacrylates, obtained in the presence of triethylamine, with DS over 0.5 were insoluble in water. Derivatives synthesized in the presence of pyridine were separated in the form of a stable water soluble complex with pyridine chloride. These complexes maintain their water solubility up to DS = 1.8.

The Role of FeSO4 in the Obtaining of Polyvinylpirrolidone Copolymers

The proceeding of 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate grafted polymerization on polyvinylpirrolidone has been examined in the presence of ferrum(II) sulfate. It was observed the formation of crosslinked copolymer capable to be used as a matrix for metal chemical reduction and for metal hydrogel composites obtaining. The effect of Fen+ structure and concentration on the structural parameters of the polymeric network, copolymers composition, efficiency and degree of grafting has been determined.