Nanoscience Seminars: "The Soft Side of Matter: Exploring the Fascinating World of Microgels"

Nanoscience Seminars - 11 Marzo 2025 ore 14.30

L’11 Marzo 2025 alle ore 14.30 in Aula A, Via della Vasca Navale 84 e online su Teams si terrà per il ciclo Nanoscience Seminars del Dipartimento di Scienze il seminario:

The Soft Side of Matter: Exploring the Fascinating World of Microgels
Roberta Angelini & Barbara Ruzicka (CNR-ISC)

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Abstract: Microgels, a notable class of soft colloids, consist of particles formed by crosslinked polymer networks. They have attracted significant attention due to their unique properties, including deformability, elasticity, and potential interpenetrability. Additionally, their responsiveness to environmental stimuli makes them attractive for various applications. Here, aqueous suspensions of microgels based on the thermosensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) and the pH-sensitive poly(acrylic acid) (PAAc) were synthesized and systematically investigated to understand their complex phase behavior. Changes in external parameters affect the softness of the microgel particles, thereby influencing their structural, dynamical, rheological, and thermodynamic properties. A comprehensive approach, employing multiple experimental techniques, is used to explore the overall behavior of these microgels.

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