Understanding Polymer-Colloid Gels: A Solvent Perspective Using Low-Field NMR
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| author | Hervéou, Léo Legrand, Gauthier Divoux, Thibaut Baeza, Guilhem P. |
| author_facet | Hervéou, Léo Legrand, Gauthier Divoux, Thibaut Baeza, Guilhem P. |
| contents | The present work emphasizes the relevance of low-field NMR relaxometry to investigate colloid-polymer hydrogels by probing water dynamics across a wide range of formulations between $\rm 10^{\circ}C$ and $\rm 80^{\circ}C$. By examining the temperature dependence of the transverse relaxation time $T_2$, we demonstrate a clear link between the NMR response and the rheological behavior of the hydrogels. In particular, we show that NMR relaxometry targeting the solvent provides reliable insights into the hydrogel microstructure and allows the detection of phase transitions and aging processes. Our findings suggest that this solvent-focused technique could greatly benefit the soft matter community, complementing other experimental methods in the study of gels. |
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| spellingShingle | Understanding Polymer-Colloid Gels: A Solvent Perspective Using Low-Field NMR Hervéou, Léo Legrand, Gauthier Divoux, Thibaut Baeza, Guilhem P. Soft Condensed Matter Materials Science Applied Physics The present work emphasizes the relevance of low-field NMR relaxometry to investigate colloid-polymer hydrogels by probing water dynamics across a wide range of formulations between $\rm 10^{\circ}C$ and $\rm 80^{\circ}C$. By examining the temperature dependence of the transverse relaxation time $T_2$, we demonstrate a clear link between the NMR response and the rheological behavior of the hydrogels. In particular, we show that NMR relaxometry targeting the solvent provides reliable insights into the hydrogel microstructure and allows the detection of phase transitions and aging processes. Our findings suggest that this solvent-focused technique could greatly benefit the soft matter community, complementing other experimental methods in the study of gels. |
| title | Understanding Polymer-Colloid Gels: A Solvent Perspective Using Low-Field NMR |
| topic | Soft Condensed Matter Materials Science Applied Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.09864 |