Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Diagram of the phases in the formation of polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs). (a) Establishment of secondary binding forces. (b) Formation of new bonds and correction of the distortions of the polymer chains. (c) Aggregation of the complexes formed through hydrophobic interactions.
