Charged hollow microgel capsules

Soft Matter, vol. 20, pp. 4608–4620

Abstract

-IA)) hollow microgel systems synthesized under similar conditions with the same sacrificial template using confocal and atomic force microscopy and light scattering techniques. In particular, we could demonstrate the extremely soft character of the swollen charged hollow microgels and their responsivity to pH, ionic strength, and temperature. To conclude this study, the buckling behavior of the different capsules was investigated illustrating the potential of such systems to change its conformation by varying the osmotic pressure and pH conditions.

Authors 8

1. Nabanita Hazra Aachen Institute of Physical Chemistry

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Institute of Physical Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 2, 52074, Aachen, Germany

2. Janik Lammertz Aachen Institute of Physical Chemistry

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Institute of Physical Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 2, 52074, Aachen, Germany

3. Andrey Babenyshev Aachen Institute of Physical Chemistry

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Institute of Physical Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 2, 52074, Aachen, Germany

4. Rebecca Erkes Aachen Institute of Physical Chemistry

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Institute of Physical Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 2, 52074, Aachen, Germany

5. Fabian Hagemans Aachen Institute of Physical Chemistry

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Institute of Physical Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 2, 52074, Aachen, Germany

6. Chandeshwar Misra Aachen Institute of Physical Chemistry

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Institute of Physical Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 2, 52074, Aachen, Germany

7. Walter H. Richtering Aachen Institute of Physical Chemistry

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Institute of Physical Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 2, 52074, Aachen, Germany

8. Jérôme J. Crassous Aachen Institute of Physical Chemistry

   RWTH Aachen University

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   Institute of Physical Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Landoltweg 2, 52074, Aachen, Germany