Relationship between <i>π</i>–<i>A</i> isotherms and single microgel/microgel array structures revealed <i>via</i> the direct visualization of microgels at the air/water interface
Takahisa Kawamoto, Haruka Minato, Daisuke Suzuki
Abstract
The structures of single microgels and microgel arrays at the air/water interface were directly visualized and correlated with π – A isotherms to understand the compression behavior of soft and deformable microgels at the interface.
Topics & Concepts
VisualizationAir waterMaterials scienceChemical engineeringInterface (matter)Chemical physicsChemistryComposite materialContact angleComputer sciencePhysicsMechanicsData miningEngineeringSessile drop techniqueHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsPickering emulsions and particle stabilizationAdvanced Materials and Mechanics