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20182026
most citedOn the Molecular Origin of the Cooperative Coil-to-globule Transition of Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) in Water

128 citations · 218 across the 10 of their papers we have counts for

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13 papers

cond-mat.soft2026

Heterogeneous collapse in thermoresponsive copolymer microgels varying molar composition

Jacopo Vialetto, Francesco Brasili, Letizia Tavagnacco +5

Understanding the internal architecture of copolymer microgels is crucial for establishing how nanoscale polymer organization controls their stimuli-responsive behavior. Here we fo…

cond-mat.soft2026

Beyond uniform screening: electrostatic heterogeneity dictates solution structure of complex macromolecules

Fabrizio Camerin, Marco Polimeni, Letizia Tavagnacco +7

The complexity of biomolecular interactions necessitates advanced methodologies to accurately capture their behavior in solution. In this work, we focus on monoclonal antibodies an…

cond-mat.soft2025

Thermoresponsive copolymer microgels synthesized via single-step precipitation polymerization: random or block structure?

Letizia Tavagnacco, Elena Buratti, Jacopo Vialetto +9

The inner structure of polymeric particles critically influences their phase behavior and functionality, governing their mechanical properties and their physical and chemical inter…

cond-mat.soft2024

Gellan-Based Hydrogels and Microgels for culturage heritage: a rheological perspective

Silvia Franco, Leonardo Severini, Elena Buratti +7

Gellan gum has gained significant attention due to its versatility in multiple applications in the form of hydrogels and microgels. A thorough understanding of the rheological beha…

cond-mat.soft20221 cited

Molecular origin of the two-step mechanism of gellan aggregation

Letizia Tavagnacco, Ester Chiessi, Leonardo Severini +10

Among hydrocolloids, gellan is one of the most used anionic polysaccharides, because of its capability of forming mechanically stable gels at relatively low concentrations. Despite…

cond-mat.soft2022

The role of polymer structure on water confinement in poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) dispersions

E. Buratti, L. Tavagnacco, M. Zanatta +8

Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) is a synthetic polymer that is widely studied for its thermoresponsive character. However, recent works also reported evidence of a low tempera…