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Degradable polyphosphoester-based aqueous two-phase systems and water-in-water emulsions

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: a phase diagram, and water-in-water emulsions are formed making use of silica nanoparticles as stabilizers. The system is designed to investigate the effect of polymer orthogonal degradation and the role of either Dex or PPE in breaking the two-phase systems or the emulsions. This development is a considerable step forward enhancing control over aqueous multi-phase systems, by making use not only of polymer components but also of their degradation to design desired properties. These properties might be a relevant avenue for developments in the research area of all-aqueous systems for encapsulation, delivery and release as well as membraneless-organelle mimics.

Source: Chemical Science

DOI: 10.1039/d5sc09406b

Authors: Jordan A. J. McCone, Ramon ten Elshof, Niamh Bayliss, Frederik R. Wurm, Bernhard V. K. J. Schmidt

Institutions: University of Glasgow, University of Twente

Language: English

Topic: Chemical and Physical Properties in Aqueous Solutions

Subfield: Filtration and Separation

Field: Chemical Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Royal Society of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of Twente, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council