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Polyelectrolyte Complexes
This chapter presents selected ideas concerning complexes that are formed either by oppositely charged polyelectrolytes or by polyelectrolytes and... -
Polyelectrolyte Theory
In this chapter we review recent advances which have been achieved in the theoretical description and understanding of polyelectrolyte solutions. We... -
Polyelectrolyte Block Copolymer Micelles
Polyelectrolyte block copolymers form micelles and vesicles in aqueous solutions. Micelle formation and micellar structure depends on various... -
Swelling of Spherical Polyelectrolyte Gels
Polyelectrolyte (PE) gels, distinguished by their unique stimuli-responsive swelling behavior, serve as the basis of broad applications, such as...
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Conformation and Counterion Distribution of Polyelectrolyte in Solution as Viewed from Dielectric Approach
Polyelectrolyte solutions are more variable than uncharged macromolecule due to electrical interaction between charged molecules and surrounding...
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Surface modification of polymers using cationic polyelectrolyte solutions
Surface modification of polystyrene and Nafion™ films with a cationic polyelectrolyte poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride), or PDADMAC, through...
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Electrokinetic Study of Layer-by-Layer Polyelectrolyte and Surfactant Adsorbed Layers
Investigations of alternate adsorption regularities of cationic polyelectrolytes a) copolymer of styrene and dimethylaminopropylmaleimide (CSDAPM)... -
Influence of the Structure of Sulfonic Polyelectrolyte Matrices on the Adsorption of Cu2+ Ions
AbstractPorous hydrophilic polyelectrolyte matrices have been obtained by reverse suspension copolymerization of p -styrenesulfonate with N , N '-methyle...
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Dielectric Mismatch Effects on Polyelectrolyte Solutions in Electrified Nanopores: Insights from Mean-Field Theory
AbstractWe utilize the self-consistent field theory to explore the mechanical and electrical properties of charged surfaces immersed in...
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Layer-by-Layer Deposition of Chitosan/Hyaluronic Acid Polyelectrolyte Complex Coatings onto Polyester Films
AbstractThe surface modification of polycaprolactone and polycaprolactone/polylactide mixed films was carried out by preliminary surface activation...
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Preparation of monodisperse polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles in dilute aqueous solution
Polyelectrolyte complexes (PEC) have been obtained by a fast ionic exchange reaction between polyelectrolytes bearing oppositely charged groups.... -
Surface Polarization Effects on Collapse Transition of Polyelectrolyte Brushes
Polyelectrolyte brushes (PEBs) are commonly used to modify surface that have attracted great research interest. The dielectric permittivity of the...
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Alginate–Chitosan Polyelectrolyte Complexes As Carriers for Fluorinated Tetraphenylporphyrin in Photosensitizing Systems of Singlet Oxygen Generation
AbstractWater-insoluble photosensitizing (PS) systems active in the generation of singlet 1 O 2 oxygen are obtained by immobilizing fluorinated...
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Polyelectrolyte Microcapsules: On the Formation and Possibilities of Regulating Multilayer Structures
Abstract —In this review, the principles of the formation of polyelectrolyte microcapsules by the layer-by-layer assembly method have been considered,...
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Development of galangin-loaded nano-sized polyelectrolyte liposome: optimization and characterization
Galangin is a natural flavonol with high antioxidant properties and has a wide range characteristics of biological activity spectrum. Galangin has...
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Controlling the Polyelectrolyte Nature of Sulfite Lignin in Order to Obtain Nanostructures
AbstractA study is performed of the electrochemical and hydrodynamic properties of sulfite lignin (lignosulfonate) in mixed aqueous–organic (EtOH/Ac)...
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Polyelectrolyte Complexes between Hyperbranched and Linear Polysaccharides: Fucoidan/Chitosan
Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) of hyperbranched (HB) and linear polysaccharides are promising as more effective encapsulation agents compared to...
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Alginate Based Polyelectrolyte Complexes for Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications
Alginate is one of the most abundant natural biopolymers on earth. It has found immense application in controlled drug delivery owing to its... -
Numerical Study of Two Opposing Weak Polyelectrolyte Brushes by the Self-consistent Field Theory
The self-consistent field theory (SCFT) was employed to numerically study the interaction and interpenetration between two opposing weak...
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UV-triggered Polymerization of Polyelectrolyte Composite Coating with Pore Formation and Lubricant Infusion
Porous coatings with the features of muti-interfaces and high specific surface area have emerged as an excellent material platform for the...