Scaling properties of the shear modulus of polyelectrolyte complex coacervates: A time-pH superposition principle

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Contributors

  • M. Tekaat - , University of Münster (Author)
  • D. Bütergerds - , University of Münster (Author)
  • M. Schönhoff - , University of Münster (Author)
  • A. Fery - , University of Bayreuth (Author)
  • C. Cramer - , University of Münster (Author)

Abstract

We analyze the scaling properties of pH-dependent shear modulus spectra of complex coacervates made of weak polyanions and strong polycations. For the first time, we report on a "time-pH superposition principle". This principle implies that the charge density in complex coacervates made of not fully charged polyions only influences the time scale of the relaxation dynamics, but not the mechanisms of the underlying dynamics.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)22552-22556
Number of pages5
JournalPhysical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Volume17
Issue number35
Publication statusPublished - 7 Aug 2015
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes