Abstract
The symmetric broadening of the water relaxation peak in polymer-water mixtures and its relationship to the hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties of polymers was presented. The presence of macromolecules in aqueous solutions altered the water structure and water-water interactions. The results showed that the microscopic relaxation time of water molecules in the vicinity of the polymer matrix correlated with the hydrophilicity of the impurities.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8610-8615 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Chemical Physics |
Volume | 116 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Mar 2002 |