2007_6_Nr6_EEMJ
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Polyelectrolyte – surfactant complexes<br />
The rheology of polyelectrolyte solutions are<br />
profoundly altered by the presence of surfactants. The<br />
addition of an oppositely charged surfactant lowers<br />
the viscosity of polyelectrolyte solutions. This is<br />
because flexible polyelectrolytes bind to the spherical<br />
surfactant micelles by wrapping around the exterior<br />
of the micelle.<br />
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