TL;DR
This paper re-examines the gelation paradox by analyzing the extent of reaction in both sol and gel phases, clarifying the limits of gelation and sol molecules.
Contribution
It provides a new perspective on the gelation paradox by comparing reaction extents in different phases, resolving longstanding ambiguities.
Findings
Stockmayer limit 2/f is the lowest in gel phase
Stockmayer limit 2/f is the highest for sol molecules
Clarifies the relationship between sol and gel reaction extents
Abstract
The gelation paradox first raised by Stockmayer is re-examined by comparing the extent of reaction in sol phase and that in the interior of gel. It is shown that the Stockmayer limit, 2/f, for the extent of reaction is the lowest limit in gel phase, as well as being the highest limit for sol molecules.
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Taxonomy
TopicsChemical and Physical Studies · Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials · Advanced Physical and Chemical Molecular Interactions