Modifying polyelectrolyte charge density and surface coverage for enhanced polyelectrolyte–surfactant lubrication of biomimetic interfaces

RSC Applied Interfaces 2026 Open access

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Authors: Erik Weiand, F. Rodríguez-Ropero, Stefano Angioletti‐Uberti, Daniele Dini, James Patrick Ewen
DOI: 10.1039/d6lf00165c
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Abstract

Coarse-grained molecular dynamics show that mixtures of polyelectrolytes and surfactants are effective at reducing friction on hair surfaces, particularly with increasing polyelectrolyte coverage.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lubricants and Their Additives Polymer Surface Interaction Studies Tribology and Wear Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Applied Interfaces
Volume
3
Issue
5
Pages
1588–1605
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN