Stereoregular Polyelectrolyte/Surfactant Stoichiometric Complexes

The molecular structure of polystyrene sulphonate/CTAB stoichiometric complexes has been studied by small angle neutron scattering in solutions and in gels for atactic and isotactic isomers of the polystyrene moiety. It is found that tacticity has no influence on the molecular structure in solution but plays a role in the gel state.