Advances in Chemical Physics: Physical Chemistry of Polyelectrolyte Solutions: A dvances in Chemical Physics, Volume 158

The Advances in Chemical Physics series provides the chemical physics field with a forum for critical, authoritative evaluations of advances in every area of the discipline. This volume explores topics from Thermodynamic Properties of Polyelectrolyte Solutions to ion–binding of polyelectrolytes. The book features: The only series of volumes available that presents the cutting edge of research in chemical physics Contributions from experts in this field of research Representative cross–section of research that questions established thinking on chemical solutions An editorial framework that makes the book an excellent supplement to an advanced graduate class in physical chemistry or chemical physics INDICE: Preface  iii .Introductory Remarks 1 .0.1 Strong Electrolytes 2 .0.2 Polymer Science 4 .0.3 Polyelectrolyte Solutions 12 .0.4 (Supplement) Preparation of Linear Polymers with Narrow Molecular Weight Distribution (NMWD) 15 .1 Thermodynamic Properties of Polyelectrolyte Solutions 23 .1.1 Introduction: Non–ionic Polymer Solution 23 .1.2 Electrostatic Free Energy of Polyelectrolyte Solutions 33 .1.3 Donnan Membrane Equilibrium (Concentrated Solution) 43 .1.4 Dilute Solution Properties of Polyelectrolyte 48 .1.5 (Appendix) Anomalous Osmosis of Water into Animal Cells 57 .2 Ionization Equilibrium and Potentiometric Titration of Weak Polyelectrolytes 67 .2.1 Introduction 67 .2.2 Theory of Ionization Equilibrium 68 .2.3 Free Energy of Ionization in Solutions with Added–salt 75 .2.3.1 Potentiometric Titration of Spherical Macro–ions (Proteins) 75 .2.3.2 Potentiometric Titration of Rod–like and Randomly Coiled Polyelectrolytes 83 .2.3.3 Potentiometric Titration of polyelectrolytes in Salt–free Systems 92 .2.4 Application of Potentiometric Titration to the Study of Conformational .Transition of Macromolecules 94 .2.4.1 Helix–Coil Transition of Macromolecules 94 .2.4.2 Dissociation and Association of Proteins 106 .3 Molecular Conformation of Linear Polyelectrolytes 115 .3.1 Introduction 115 .3.2 Unperturbed Dimension 117 .3.3 Particle Scattering Factor 122 .3.4 Stiffness of the Polyion Backbone 132 .3.4.1 Particle Scattering Factor of Stiff Polymers 134 .3.4.2 Study on Local Conformation of Polymer Chains 136 .4 Radius of Gyration and Intrinsic Viscosity of Linear Polyelectrolytes 153 .4.1 Introduction 153 .4.2 Expansion Factor of Non–ionic Polymer Coils due to the Excluded Volume Effect 159 .4.3 Expansion Factor of Polyelectrolyte Molecules in the Presence of Added–salt 164 .4.4 Worm–like Chain Model for Intrinsic Viscosity 181 .4.5 In Pure aqueous Solution 185 .5 Transport Phenomena of Linear Polyelectrolytes 191 .5.1 Introduction 191 .5.2 Porous Sphere Model 193 .5.3 Sedimentation and Diffusion 198 .5.4 Electrophoresis 211 .5.5 Diffusion in Pure Aqueous Solution 220 .5.6 (Appendix) Anomalous Osmosis through Charged Membranes 227 .6 Ion–Binding 237 .6.1 Introduction 237 .6.2 Complex Formation 240 .6.3 Ion–Pair in Simple Electrolyte Solutions 244 .6.4 Ion–Binding of Polyelectrolytes 247 .6.4.1 Na+ –Binding in Strong Polyelectrolyte Solutions 248 .6.4.2 H+ in Aqueous Solution of Strong Polyacid 261 .6.4.3 Nature of Ion–Binding 263

• ISBN: 978-1-119-05708-6
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 288
• Fecha Publicación: 12/11/2015
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés