Abstract
It was found that CO2 could induce the gelation of Pluronic aqueous solutions, during which the microstructure of the solution transforms from randomly dispersed spherical micelles to cubic close packed micelles. The gelation switched by compressed CO2 has many advantages and can be applied in the synthesis of porous materials.
MeSH terms
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Carbon Dioxide / chemistry*
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Gels / chemistry*
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Micelles
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Particle Size
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Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry*
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Propylene Glycols / chemistry*
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Scattering, Small Angle
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Solutions
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Surface Properties
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Water / chemistry
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X-Ray Diffraction
Substances
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Gels
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Micelles
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PEO-PPO-PEO
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Propylene Glycols
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Solutions
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Water
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Carbon Dioxide
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Polyethylene Glycols