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Structure of a self-assembled network made of polymeric worm-like micelles

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The self-assembly of polymeric worm-like micelles in water was studied by rheology, light scattering and small angle neutron scattering. The polymer was synthesized by randomly grafting pendant quaternized alkylamine moieties to a polystyrene chain. The rheological properties of the gels evolve greatly over time: the elastic modulus G′ increases up to a maximum and then decreases. It is possible to obtain a kinetic master curve of evolution of the G′ at different temperatures. Structural measurements show the presence of heterogeneities that disappear slowly in time or when the samples are heated.

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The financial support of Région Pays de la Loire is acknowledged. LLB is thanked for providing access to the SANS experiments.

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    Wissam Moussa, Olivier Colombani, Lazhar Benyahia, Taco Nicolai & Christophe Chassenieux

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Moussa, W., Colombani, O., Benyahia, L. et al. Structure of a self-assembled network made of polymeric worm-like micelles. Polym. Bull. 73, 2689–2705 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-016-1615-5

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