Influence of Polymer Type on Complex Properties

From basic research on PECs, we can summarize the following important points. There are many parameters that can influence the formation of PECs  

Complexes made from polyelectrolytes with low and medium molar mass (such as PDADMAC, PSS, PEI, PAQ are studied very often and are used in different fields of application. 

Complexes made from PEL with very high molar masses (more than 10 g/mol) are used in paper production such complexes are formed from big polymer coils and therefore such PECs are very large. 

Polyelectrolytes with big differeiKes in their molar mass form PECs that are water-soluble. 

Substances bearing hydrophobic parts such as PSS, PMBQ, styrene or surfactants and micelles form complexes that are very dense or compact The stability is often low. 

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