Effect of Counterion Valence on Conformational Behavior of Spherical Polyelectrolyte Brushes Confined between Two Parallel Walls
We study the conformational behavior of spherical polyelectrolyte brushes in the presence of monovalent and trivalent counterions in a confined environment. The confinement is exerted by two parallel walls on the brushes. The enhancement of the confinement induces the extension of grafted chains. Fo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Polymers |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/10/4/363 |