Figure 4: MD simulations reveal triblock copolyelectrolyte assembly into interconnected gels.
From: Gel phase formation in dilute triblock copolyelectrolyte complexes
(a) Snapshots of the simulation box showing self-assembled structures comprising oppositely charged di- and triblock copolyelectrolytes. The polycation, polyanion and neutral blocks are depicted by red, blue and yellow coloured beads, respectively. (b) Fraction of PEC cores forming isolated flower-like micelles as a function of polymer concentration for triblock copolyelectrolyte assemblies. The fraction approaches a near zero value at φ=0.36% by mass. Insets: Snapshots of the simulation box depicting triblock copolyelectrolyte assemblies at various polymer concentrations. The polycation, polyanion and neutral blocks are depicted by red, blue and grey coloured beads, respectively.
