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The theory and experimental properties of interfaces between phase separated aqueous polymer solutions are discussed. These interfaces are characterized by a very low interfacial tension (0.01–1 μN/m), accumulation of solvent and in some cases a spontaneous curvature and an electric potential (Donnan potential). The procedure of calculating interfacial tension of both flat and curved interfaces is presented, and an overview of the methods to measure this interfacial tension and interface potential is given.
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Hans Tromp, R. (2016). Water–Water Interfaces. In: Lang, P., Liu, Y. (eds) Soft Matter at Aqueous Interfaces. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 917. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24502-7_6
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