Dilute Solution Properties of Polyvinylpyridinium Cations

The preparation and characterization of the samples are described elsewhere [43]. The results are summarized in Tables 1 and 2. The number at the end of the sample code represents the contour length derived from the molar mass of the polymers. The PVP samples were quaternized with the respective alkyl and benzyl bromides in order to yield polypyridinium cations with 

Following quaternizing group are used (Me=methyl, Bz=benzyl, Et=ethyl, Bu=butyl, Oc=octyl, FI=hydrogen). Q is the degree of quaternization and Br, Cl and I stand for the elemental code of the counterion. Hydrogenated PVP were prepared by dissolving PVP in aqueous HBr solution at PH=3 which yields Q=30% 

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