Sulfonic Containing Polymer Bead Synthesized through Inverse Suspension Polymerization and Its Characteristics for Esterification Catalyst

Table 1

Effect of dispersant on sulfur content and ion exchange capacity of polymer beads.

Combination dispersant	Tween60:Span60; (w/w)	S(wt%) by elemental analysis	Ion exchange capacity; (mmol/g)	(wt%); by titration
S60	0:10	9.23	2.52	8.06
ST66a	2:8	10.81	2.25	7.2
ST66b	4:6	9.58	2.70	8.64
ST66c	5:5	9.35	2.55	8.16
ST66d	6:4	7.40	1.98	6.34
ST66e	8:2	6.88	1.75	5.60
T60	10:0	6.01	1.85	5.92

MBA:15 wt% of SSS; no porogen.