Polyelectrolyte complexes network

In addition to theoretical works, some experimental papers have been published recently which are devoted to the study of polyelectrolyte complexes formed by macroions with oppositely charged networks [50-52]. Also, in recent publications by Osada interpolymer complexes (I PC) were described which are formed by the networks of PMAA with polyethylene glycol) (PEG) and some other polymers [53-55]. 

As has already been discussed, rheology is a powerful tool for studying the dynamical response of polyelectrolyte systems [43]. This experimental technique was also used to study transient networks of interconnected polyelectrolyte complex micelles [68, 79, 80]. These networks are formed by triblock copolymers having two like-charged end blocks, a neutral hydrophilic middle block and oppositely charged homopolymers. For low concentrations of these systems at = 0.5, flower-like micelles are formed the core of these micelles consists of the homopolymer and both charged end blocks of the triblock copolymer. Above a... 

LemmCTs M, Voets IK, Cohen Stuart MA, van der Gucht J (2011) Transient network topology of interconnected polyelectrolyte complex micelles. Soft Matter 7 1378—1389... 

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