Polyelectrolytes are polymers whose repeating units bear an electrolyte group. Polycations and polyanions are polyelectrolytes. These groups dissociate in aqueous solutions (water), making …

A polyelectrolyte is a macromolecule that can dissociate to give polymeric ions when dissolved in water or other ionizing solvents. Because of the repulsion between charges on the polymer …

Nov 8, 2025 · Polyelectrolytes are polymers distinguished by having ionizable groups attached to their long molecular chains. When dissolved in a polar solvent like water, these groups …

Controlled release occurs through polyelectrolyte complexes, which entrap drug molecules. Polyelectrolytes are used in food processing as clarifying agents and thickeners.

Polyelectrolytes (PEs) are macromolecular compounds that possess minimum of 10–15% functional groups that are dissociated or dissociate in solution.

Polyelectrolytes (PEs) are generally defined as macromolecules, which when dissolved in water, dissociate to give highly charged polymeric molecules [1–3]. As another definition, …

Some more advanced topics will show some applications towards understanding the dynamics of polyelectrolytes such as electrophoresis and ion transport properties. Since polyelectrolytes …

Dec 13, 2023 · Polyelectrolytes are a class of polymers possessing ionic groups on their repeating units. Since counterions can dissociate from the polymer backbone, polyelectrolyte …

Polymer composed of macromolecules in which a substantial portion of the constitutional units contains ionic or ionizable groups, or both. The terms polyelectrolyte, polymer electrolyte, and …

Polyelectrolytes are naturally connected with applications in life sciences. DNA, charged polysaccharides and proteins are characteristic examples of natural polyelectrolytes that have …