Molecular structure of polyelectrolyte/surfactant complexes vs. polymer tacticity

The molecular structure of polystyrene sulphonate/CTAB stoichiometric complexes has been studied by small-angle neutron scattering in solutions and in gels for two different tacticities of the polystyrene moiety (atactic and isotactic polystyrene). It is found that tacticity has no influence on the molecular structure in solution but plays a role in the gel state.