Polyelectrolytes are polymers whose repeating units bear an electrolyte group. Polycations and polyanions are polyelectrolytes. These groups dissociate in aqueous solutions (water), making …

A polyelectrolyte is a macromolecule that can dissociate to give polymeric ions when dissolved in water or other ionizing solvents. Because of the repulsion between charges on the polymer …

Nov 8, 2025 · Polyelectrolytes are polymers distinguished by having ionizable groups attached to their long molecular chains. When dissolved in a polar solvent like water, these groups …

Polyelectrolytes are polymers where a significant portion of their repeating units contain groups that can ionize, becoming charged when dissolved in a solvent like water. These ionizable …

Polyelectrolytes are naturally connected with applications in life sciences. DNA, charged polysaccharides and proteins are characteristic examples of natural polyelectrolytes that have …

Polyelectrolytes (PEs) are generally defined as macromolecules, which when dissolved in water, dissociate to give highly charged polymeric molecules [1–3]. As another definition, …

Polyelectrolytes are compounds that exhibit net positive or negative charges depending on pH, with their solubility dictated by the interactions among these charges [1, 2] (See Figure 1).

Polymer composed of macromolecules in which a substantial portion of the constitutional units contains ionic or ionizable groups, or both. The terms polyelectrolyte, polymer electrolyte, and …

Jun 11, 2025 · Polyelectrolytes are a class of polymers that carry an electric charge, either positive or negative, along their backbone. This unique property allows them to interact with …

Dec 13, 2023 · Polyelectrolytes are a class of polymers possessing ionic groups on their repeating units. Since counterions can dissociate from the polymer backbone, polyelectrolyte …