polyelectrolyte complex nanoparticles of poly(ethyleneimine) and poly(acrylic acid) preparation and applications聚电解质复合纳米粒子的聚(吖丙啶)和聚(丙烯酸)制备和应用程序.pdfVIP

Polymers 2011, 3, 762-778; doi:10.3390/polym3020762 OPEN ACCESS polymers ISSN 2073-4360 /journal/polymers Article Polyelectrolyte Complex Nanoparticles of Poly(ethyleneimine) and Poly(acrylic acid): Preparation and Applications Martin Müller *, Bernd Keßler, Johanna Fröhlich, Sebastian Poeschla and Bernhard Torger Department of Polyelectrolytes and Dispersions, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Hohe Str. 6, 01069 Dresden, Germany * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: mamuller@ipfdd.de. Received: 28 February 2011 / Accepted: 29 March 2011 / Published: 12 April 2011 Abstract: In this contribution we outline polyelectrolyte (PEL) complex (PEC) nanoparticles, prepared by mixing solutions of the low cost PEL components poly(ethyleneimine) (PEI) and poly(acrylic acid) (PAC). It was found, that the size and internal structure of PEI/PAC particles can be regulated by process, media and structural parameters. Especially, mixing order, mixing ratio, PEL concentration, pH and molecular weight, were found to be sensible parameters to regulate the size (diameter) of spherical PEI/PAC nanoparticles, in the range between 80– 1,000 nm, in a defined way. Finally, applications of dispersed PEI/PAC particles as additives for the paper making process, as well as for drug delivery, are outlined. PEI/PAC nanoparticles mixed directly on model cellulose film showed a higher adsorption level applyin