Chain collapse and dynamics of inhomogeneities in aqueous solutions of poly( N -isopropylacrylamide) and its block copolymers with polyethylene glycol

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2026

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Authors: Georgii A. Simenido, Timofei D. Shatrov, Elena Vyacheslavna Chernikova, Е. Н. Голубева
DOI: 10.1039/d5cp04279h
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References: 42

Abstract

-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPA) and its block copolymers with polyethylene glycol (PEG). The research demonstrated that for polymers with relatively low molecular weight, the polymer end groups and presence of comonomers significantly broaden the temperature interval of chain collapse. Inhomogeneities formed during the collapse process possess local polarity close to that in chloroform. Dynamic exchange of the probe molecules between inhomogeneities and bulk solution is observed for all the polymers studied.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Surfactants and Colloidal Systems Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Material Dynamics and Properties

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Volume
28
Issue
3
Pages
2700–2710
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN