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Viscoelasticity: Question 1: A Deformation of Cross-Linked Polymeric Microgel Particle (Carbopol) Is Described
Viscoelasticity: Question 1: A Deformation of Cross-Linked Polymeric Microgel Particle (Carbopol) Is Described
Viscoelasticity: Question 1: A Deformation of Cross-Linked Polymeric Microgel Particle (Carbopol) Is Described
Sags percentage= 5%
Now since the stress is removed, the time require by microgel to recover 99% of its intial height
will be= 59/20*20+10=69 seconds
DLVO interactions:
Question 2: Consider a solution of lysozyme proteins in 1 mmol/L salt buffer with the Debye
length of ca. 10 nm. The charge on proteins at these conditions is 10e, the Hamaker constant H =
10kBT. The shape of the molecule can be approximated by a sphere with radius of 1.7 nm. What
is the potential barrier for the molecule aggregation? Will the solution be stable at these
conditions? Will it be stable at 100 mmol/L salt concentration?
Answer:
Given
Solution of lysozyme proteins in 1 mmol/L salt buffer with the Debye length of ca. 10 nm
Thus, potential barrier for the molecule aggregation is the perturbation of its native structure to
form a structurally expanded transition state, followed by assembly process to form an
irreversible aggregate
No,it will not be stable at 100 mmol/L salt concentration then solution will become more
harmful.