Formation of Crosslinked Polyurea Membrane by Phase Separation Method

This research was conducted to clarify the membrane formation mechanism of crosslinked polyurea microcapsules by phase separation method, specially the role of polymeric surfactant of poly(ethylene-alt-maleic anhydride),(poly(E-MA))at the interface of O/W emulsion. Because of its toxicity, alternative chemicals should be chosen. This understanding may make possible to find the alternative chemicals. It was found that poly(E-MA)was necessary for the formation of crosslinked polyurea membrane. The addition of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) prohibited the membrane formation reaction at the interface, even in the care of poly(E-MA) concentration enough for polymeric microcapsule formation. From the results in this study, poly(E-MA) as polymeric surfactant was found to be adsorbed on the interface of O/W emulsion and provide the reaction site for the membrane formation of polymeric microcapsules.