A total of 20 biogenic carboxylic acids, which contain one to three negatively charged -COOgroup(s), were investigated as dispersion additives in the processing of ceramic particles. Only carboxylic acids containing one or more hydroxyl groups were able to disperse ct-A120 3 particles in aqueous suspensions. Detailed studies of two carboxylic acids, citric acid and tricarballylic acid were unde...

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