Polyelectrolyte complex

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009133",
  "term": "Polyelectrolyte complex",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance formed by the non-covalent association of two or more oppositely charged polyelectrolytes. The interaction is primarily electrostatic, leading to the formation of a new material with properties distinct from its constituent polymers. These complexes can be stoichiometric, where charge neutrality is achieved, or non-stoichiometric, resulting in a net charge and excess polyelectrolyte in the surrounding medium.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "polyelectrolyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2006, 78, 2067. 'Terminology of polymers containing ionizable or ionic groups and of polymers containing ions (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 2073 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200678112067)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/polyelectrolyte-complex/"
}