Reversible, discontinuous volume changes of ionized isopropylacrylamide cells

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PATENT NO 4732930
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06735910

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An ionic gel formed by polymerization of isopropylacrylamide in the presence of an ion-containing monomer, a crosslinking agent and a suitable liquid medium is provided. The gel is capable of drastic volume change in response to solvent composition, temperature, pH, or ion composition.

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MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY77 MASSACHUSETTS AVE CAMBRIDGE MA 02142

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Hirokawa, Yoshitsugu Winchester, MA 12 307
Tanaka, Toyoichi Newton, MA 9 384

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