Abstract
The formation of nanoparticles by interaction of an anionic polyelectrolyte, sodium polyacrylate (NaPA), was studied with a series of oppositely charged surfactants with different chain lengths, alkyltrimethylammonium bromide (CnTAB). The binding and formation of nanoparticles was characterized by dynamic light scattering, ξ-potential, and self-diffusion NMR. The inner nanostructure of the particles was observed by direct-imaging cryogenic-temperature transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM), indicating aggregates of hexagonal liquid crystal with nanometric size.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1980-1985 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Langmuir |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 17 Feb 2009 |