Polyelectrolytes in thin liquid films

The review addresses the influence of polyelectrolytes on the statics and dynamics of thin liquid films. Both, changes of interfacial and bulk properties, contribute to the overall behaviour of thin films formed from aqueous polyelectrolyte solutions. Therefore, the chapter is separated into two parts: polyelectrolytes at film interfaces and polymers in film bulk.

Schematic drawing of a bubble on the solution surface. The image shows the foam film as observed by a microscope. R and r are the radii of the bubble and the film respectively. Taken from Andreatta G, Lee LT, Lee FK, Benattar JJ, Gas permeability in polymer- and surfactant-stabilised bubble films. J Phys Chem B2006;110:19537–19542 with permission.Figure optionsDownload high-quality image (1060 K)Download as PowerPoint slide