Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6979559 | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects | 2014 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
- The swelling of a polymeric particle depends on hydration and free volume effects.
- Free volume depends on the composition and position of functional groups.
- Functional groups closer to the surface contribute more to conformational changes.
- The thermodynamic method shown helps the fine tuning of the polymeric material.
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Authors
R. Santillán, E. Nieves, P. Alejandre, E. Pérez, J.M. del RÃo, M. Corea,