For years, we've known that a special kind of molecular assembly known as a "polyelectrolyte complex" helps your cells keep themselves organized. These complexes are very good at forming interfaces to ...

Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) are self-assembled materials formed by the electrostatic interaction of oppositely charged polymers. Their ability to undergo phase separation through coacervation has ...

A new study has laid out the internal structure of polyelectrolyte complexes for the first time. For years, we've known that a special kind of molecular assembly known as a "polyelectrolyte complex" ...

When two solutions of oppositely charged polymers (polyelectrolytes) are mixed, phase separation occurs and leads to the formation of a polymer-rich phase and a supernatant phase. The precise ...

Understanding the fundamentals of designing polyelectrolyte coatings, which can be seen as a bio-inspired approach due to chemical sequences that are analogous to proteins at a molecular level, ...

Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers can reduce the flammability of cotton ...

Cyclodextrins (CDs) are cyclic oligosaccharides renowned for their distinctive truncated cone structure, which features a hydrophobic internal cavity and a hydrophilic exterior. This molecular ...