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NASA NTRS · 19730011249

Lipid-absorbing Polymers

Abstract

The removal of bile acids and cholesterol by polymeric absorption is discussed in terms of micelle-polymer interaction. The results obtained with a polymer composed of 75 parts PEO and 25 parts PB plus curing ingredients show an absorption of 305 to 309%, based on original polymer weight. Particle size effects on absorption rate are analyzed. It is concluded that crosslinked polyethylene oxide polymers will absorb water, crosslinked polybutadiene polymers will absorb lipids; neither polymer will absorb appreciable amounts of lipids from micellar solutions of lipids in water.

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Marsh, H. E., Jr., Wallace, C. J.. 1973-01-01. Lipid-absorbing Polymers. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19730011249

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