Influence of network topology on the swelling of polyelectrolyte nanogels

dc.creatorRizzi, L. G.
dc.creatorLevin, Y.
dc.date2018-05-03T18:13:45Z
dc.date2018-05-03T18:13:45Z
dc.date2016-03-21
dc.date.accessioned2023-09-27T22:16:20Z
dc.date.available2023-09-27T22:16:20Z
dc.identifier10897690
dc.identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4943981
dc.identifierhttp://www.locus.ufv.br/handle/123456789/19319
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorioslatinoamericanos.uchile.cl/handle/2250/8972973
dc.descriptionIt is well-known that the swelling behavior of ionic nanogels depends on their cross-link density; however, it is unclear how different topologies should affect the response of the polyelectrolyte network. Here we perform Monte Carlo simulations to obtain the equilibrium properties of ionic nanogels as a function of salt concentration Cs and the fraction f of ionizable groups in a polyelectrolyte network formed by cross-links of functionality z. Our results indicate that the network with cross-links of low connectivity result in nanogel particles with higher swelling ratios. We also confirm a de-swelling effect of salt on nanogel particles.
dc.formatpdf
dc.formatapplication/pdf
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherThe Journal of Chemical Physics
dc.relationv. 144, n. 11, p. 1149030-1149035, march 2016
dc.rightsAIP Publishing LLC
dc.subjectNetwork topology
dc.subjectPolyelectrolyte nanogels
dc.titleInfluence of network topology on the swelling of polyelectrolyte nanogels
dc.typeArtigo


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