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. 1982 Oct 29;218(4571):467-9.
doi: 10.1126/science.218.4571.467.

Collapse of gels in an electric field

T Tanaka, I Nishio, S T Sun, S Ueno-Nishio

Collapse of gels in an electric field

T Tanaka et al. Science. .

Abstract

An infinitesimal change in electric potential across a polyelectrolyte gel produces a discrete, reversible volume change. The volume of the collapsed gel can be several hundred times smaller than that of the swollen gel.

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