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Research Progress of the Ion Activity Coefficient of Polyelectrolytes: A Review.
- Source :
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Molecules . Mar2023, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p2042. 17p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Polyelectrolyte has wide applications in biomedicine, agriculture and soft robotics. However, it is among one of the least understood physical systems because of the complex interplay of electrostatics and polymer nature. In this review, a comprehensive description is presented on experimental and theoretical studies of the activity coefficient, one of the most important thermodynamic properties of polyelectrolyte. Experimental methods to measure the activity coefficient were introduced, including direct potentiometric measurement and indirect methods such as isopiestic measurement and solubility measurement. Next, progress on the various theoretical approaches was presented, ranging from analytical, empirical and simulation methods. Finally, challenges for future development are proposed on this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14203049
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Molecules
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 162378732
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28052042