Surface forces in electrolytes containing polyions and oppositely charged surfaces

- Interactions between charged surfaces in a solution containing oppositely charged polyions.
- Mechanisms include bridging attraction, ion correlations, and steric repulsion.
- Effects of chain length, salt addition, charge density, and non-equilibrium processes.

Studies of interactions between surfaces immersed in a solution containing oppositely charged polyions are reviewed. Experimental as well as theoretical progress is discussed, focusing on underlying molecular mechanisms.

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