Complexation and coacervation of polyelectrolytes with oppositely charged colloids

• Published in: Advances in colloid and interface science Vol. 167; no. 1; pp. 24 - 37
• Main Authors: Kizilay, Ebru, Kayitmazer, A. Basak, Dubin, Paul L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 14.09.2011
• Subjects: Charge; Charge density; Coacervate; Colloids; Complex coacervation; electrolytes; Heterogeneity; ionic strength; Isotropy; micelles; molecular weight; Polyelectrolyte-colloid interactions; Polyelectrolytes; Polyethylenes; Shear; stoichiometry; Structure; temperature; Coacervate; Complex coacervation; Polyelectrolyte-colloid interactions; Structure

Polyelectrolyte-colloid coacervation could be viewed as a sub-category of complex coacervation, but is unique in (1) retaining the structure and properties of the colloid, and (2) reducing the heterogeneity and configurational complexity of polyelectrolyte–polyelectrolyte (PE–PE) systems. Interest i...