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Understanding how salts affect macromolecule solubility is key for biomimetic processing. This study reveals a reversed anion Hofmeister series for a model polyurethane, predictable by a new model, clarifying ion-macromolecule interactions.

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  • Polymer Science
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Biomaterials Science

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  • Salt presence influences macromolecule solubility and self-assembly in solutions.
  • Natural proteins and silk processing are examples of salt-mediated macromolecule manipulation.
  • Understanding ion-macromolecule interactions is crucial for biomimetic material processing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of various salts on the solubility of a model polyurethane catiomer (PU+).
  • To explore the fundamental principles governing ion-macromolecule interactions.
  • To validate a predictive model for macromolecule-ion pairing.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of a model polyurethane catiomer (PU+) with protein-like hydrogen bonding capabilities.
  • Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) to assess solubility changes.
  • Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Carbon-13 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (¹³C NMR) to analyze molecular interactions.

Main Results:

  • A reversed anion Hofmeister series was observed for PU+ solubility: F⁻
  • The Born-Landé-Ephraim-Fajans-Bjerrum model successfully predicted this reversed series, quantifying macromolecule-ion pairing.
  • Insights into the specific roles of cation and anion types in interacting with macromolecule backbones were gained.

Conclusions:

  • The study establishes a predictive framework for ion-macromolecule interactions based on electrostatic principles.
  • The findings advance the understanding of salt effects on polymer solubility, relevant to biomaterials and processing.
  • This work provides a foundation for designing novel biomimetic strategies for macromolecule manipulation.