Gelation in Multiple Link Systems

TL;DR

This paper extends gelation theory to complex mixing systems, deriving a gel point expression for a biologically relevant model involving cyclic bonds, with potential applications in biological systems like micelle formation.

Contribution

It introduces a new theoretical framework for gelation in mixed systems with cyclic bonds, expanding applicability to biological contexts.

Findings

Derived gel point expression for R-Ag + R-Bf-g system

Extended gelation theory to mixing systems with cyclic bonds

Potential applications in biological systems like micellization

Abstract

Within the framework of the random distribution assumption of cyclic bonds, the theory of gelation is extended to mixing systems of the R-Ag + R-Bf-g model, which is expected to have wider application such as micell formations in biological systems. We derive the gel point expression of this biologically interesting new system.