Polyelectrolyte Gels Formed by Filamentous Biopolymers: Dependence of Crosslinking Efficiency on the Chemical Softness of Divalent Cations
Filamentous anionic polyelectrolytes are common in biological materials. Some examples are the cytoskeletal filaments that assemble into networks and bundled structures to give the cell mechanical resistance and that act as surfaces on which enzymes and other molecules can dock. Some viruses, especi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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| Series: | Gels |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/7/2/41 |