Publications by authors named "Leonid O Ilyasov"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes how positively charged latex particles clump together when treated with polyelectrolytes (PEs) and polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs), using a standardized mixing procedure to observe these dynamics from the start.
- It confirms previous predictions about flocculation rates with linear polyanions and reveals two new insights: that the concentration of the microgel (a type of polyelectrolyte) has a smaller impact on flocculation speed compared to linear polymers, and that the microgel's quick aggregation enhances flocculation when combined with polycations.
- The findings highlight the importance of how PECs form and behave before they interact with colloidal particles for effective flocculation, which hasn't
