Issue 22, 2013

Swelling and shear viscosity of stimuli-responsive colloidal systems

Abstract

In this review, we describe the recent progress in the synthesis of responsive micro/nanogels and their swelling properties, with specific focus on the shear viscosity and the scaling relationship of stimuli-responsive micro/nanogel systems. We highlight the recent progress in the scaling models that provide important information on the swelling and rheological properties of responsive micro/nanogels, which are especially relevant in the applications of these soft nanostructures. Future perspectives on the applications of soft nanostructures are outlined and discussed.

Graphical abstract: Swelling and shear viscosity of stimuli-responsive colloidal systems

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
05 Feb 2013
Accepted
05 Apr 2013
First published
07 May 2013

Soft Matter, 2013,9, 5319-5335

Swelling and shear viscosity of stimuli-responsive colloidal systems

Z. L. Yao, N. Grishkewich and K. C. Tam, Soft Matter, 2013, 9, 5319 DOI: 10.1039/C3SM50374G

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