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Core-shell morphology in poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) copolymer gels induced by restricted diffusion of surfactant

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Title Core-shell morphology in poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) copolymer gels induced by restricted diffusion of surfactant
 
Creator Shinde, VS
Badiger, MV
Lele, AK
Mashelkar, RA
 
Subject Chemistry, Multidisciplinary; Chemistry, Physical; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
 
Description In this paper, we report on the synthesis of copolymer gels of poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) and poly(acryloyl aminoacids) and their interaction with anionic surfactant, namely, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). While we were studying the swelling behavior of these copolymer gels in SDS solutions, we observed core-shell morphology in the swollen gels along with two discontinuous volume transitions. Such morphologies have potential applications in drug delivery systems. We provide a mechanistic interpretation of these new observations on the basis of electrostatic charge repulsion and restricted diffusion of surfactant into the gel.
 
Publisher AMER CHEMICAL SOCWASHINGTON1155 16TH ST, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 USA
 
Date 2011-09-24T08:46:39Z
2011-09-24T08:46:39Z
2001
 
Type Article
 
Identifier LANGMUIR
0743-7463
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/24077
 
Language English