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  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Soft Matter Physics

Background:

  • Polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) hydrogels are advanced materials with tunable properties.
  • Understanding the structural stability and formation mechanisms of PEC hydrogels is crucial for their application.
  • Previous studies have not fully elucidated whether PEC hydrogel microstructures are kinetically trapped.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the swelling and dehydration-rehydration behavior of triblock PEC hydrogels.
  • To determine if PEC hydrogel microstructures are independent of their fabrication route.
  • To explore the microstructural response of mixed PEC hydrogels.

Main Methods:

  • Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) was employed to analyze hydrogel microstructure.
  • Rheology was used to assess the viscoelastic properties of the hydrogels.
  • Dehydration-rehydration cycles were performed to study structural recovery.

Main Results:

  • PEC hydrogels rapidly equilibrate to stable microstructures, irrespective of preparation method.
  • The dominant mechanism for microstructural rearrangement is proposed as PEC domain fission.
  • Mixing PEC hydrogels with distinct microstructures results in intermediate structures and properties.

Conclusions:

  • PEC hydrogel microstructures are not kinetically trapped, demonstrating significant self-assembly and equilibration capabilities.
  • The findings confirm the robustness of PEC hydrogel formation and offer insights into their processing.
  • This work has broad implications for the design and application of PEC hydrogels in various fields.