Synthesis of Copoly (Eugenol-Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate) 8% using boron triflouro ditileter as a catalyst with polymerization technique

Copolymerization of eugenol with EGDMA is a cationic addition polymerization reaction. The results of the copolymerization can increase the number of active sites on the polymer, namely the benzene ring and hydroxyl group, causing a higher molecular weight. This study aims to synthesize 8% Copoly-Eugenol Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate (Co-EEGDMA) as a carrier in the process of separating phenol pollutants using liquid membrane techniques. Co-EEGDMA synthesis was carried out through a copolymerization reaction between eugenol and 8% EGDMA using boron trifluoride diethyl ether (BF3O(C2H5)2) as a catalyst. The results of the synthesis of carrier were characterized using Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and Thermogravimetry-Differential Thermal Analysis (TG-DTA). The 8% Co-EEGDMA produced was a reddish-brown powder. The results of characterization with FT-IR showed the loss of allyl groups and vinyl groups at wave numbers 1636 cm-1 and 995.2 cm-1, this condition is a parameter of the success of the synthesis. The results of SEM characterization showed that the morphology of Co-EEGDMA 8% was lumpy, round, and the distribution was uneven. Characterization with TG-DTA was carried out at a temperature range of 50-900. At 300 °C the samples of Co-EEGDMA carrier were degraded while at 400 °C the samples of Co-EEGDMA carrier experienced mass stability. The results of characterization with TG-DTA showed that the carrier was capable of being used to transport phenol at high temperatures.