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- Researchers created polymer gels that respond to fluoride and acetate ions by adding a compound called p-nitrophenylthiourea to poly(octadecyl acrylate) gels.
- When these gels come into contact with fluoride or acetate, they change color and volume due to the interaction with ions in a solvent called THF (tetrahydrofuran).
- This study showcases a method for designing smart materials that can alter their properties based on specific ion presence.
Article Abstract
Fluoride and acetate-responsive polymer gels were prepared by incorporation of p-nitrophenylthiourea into poly(octadecyl acrylate) gels, and the colours and volumes were changed selectively in the presence of these ions by complexation in THF.
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