TY - JOUR
T1 - Polyelectrolytes for Environmental, Agricultural, and Medical Applications
AU - Melendrez Castro, Manuel Francisco
AU - Hernandez-Tenorio, Fabian
AU - Martina Zuñiga, D.
AU - Aranda, Francisca L.
AU - Garrido, Karla
AU - Palacio, Daniel
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 by the authors.
PY - 2024/5
Y1 - 2024/5
N2 - In recent decades, polyelectrolytes (PELs) have attracted significant interest owing to a surge in research dedicated to the development of new technologies and applications at the biological level. Polyelectrolytes are macromolecules of which a substantial portion of the constituent units contains ionizable or ionic groups. These macromolecules demonstrate varied behaviors across different pH ranges, ionic strengths, and concentrations, making them fascinating subjects within the scientific community. The aim of this review is to present a comprehensive survey of the progress in the application studies of polyelectrolytes and their derivatives in various fields that are vital for the advancement, conservation, and technological progress of the planet, including agriculture, environmental science, and medicine. Through this bibliographic review, we seek to highlight the significance of these materials and their extensive range of applications in modern times.
AB - In recent decades, polyelectrolytes (PELs) have attracted significant interest owing to a surge in research dedicated to the development of new technologies and applications at the biological level. Polyelectrolytes are macromolecules of which a substantial portion of the constituent units contains ionizable or ionic groups. These macromolecules demonstrate varied behaviors across different pH ranges, ionic strengths, and concentrations, making them fascinating subjects within the scientific community. The aim of this review is to present a comprehensive survey of the progress in the application studies of polyelectrolytes and their derivatives in various fields that are vital for the advancement, conservation, and technological progress of the planet, including agriculture, environmental science, and medicine. Through this bibliographic review, we seek to highlight the significance of these materials and their extensive range of applications in modern times.
KW - polyelectrolyte
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85194269573&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/334805c5-818c-369b-8456-aef0d7939403/
U2 - 10.3390/polym16101434
DO - 10.3390/polym16101434
M3 - Review article
SN - 2073-4360
VL - 16
SP - 35
JO - Polymers
JF - Polymers
IS - 10
M1 - 1434
ER -
