Abstract:Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) are materials formed when mixing aqueous solutions of polycations and polyanions, resulting in a polymer‐dense complex phase, separating out from a polymer‐poor supernatant phase. Ever since the first observation of this type of polymeric material almost a century ago, these ionic assemblies have attracted continued interest, not only because of the significant roles they play in diverse natural and biological systems but also due to their broad utility in a wide range of appli… Show more
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