Polyelectrolyte condensation in bulk, at surfaces, and under confinement

Adv Colloid Interface Sci. 2010 Jul 12;158(1-2):48-62. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2010.02.007. Epub 2010 Mar 3.

Abstract

In this review we discuss recent results from computer simulations based on coarse-grained polyion models representing aqueous solutions of polyelectrolytes. The focus will be directed to the conformation of the polyions and, in particular, their condensation in bulk, induced by multivalent ions and oppositely charged polyelectrolytes, at responsive surfaces and under confinement.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Physical Phenomena
  • Polyamines / chemistry*
  • Polyelectrolytes
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry

Substances

  • Polyamines
  • Polyelectrolytes
  • Polymers
  • Surface-Active Agents
  • polycations
  • DNA