Complex coacervation is an associative, liquid–liquid phase separation that can occur in
solutions of oppositely-charged macromolecular species, such as proteins, polymers, and …

There has been increasing interest in complex coacervates for deriving and transporting
biomaterials. Complex coacervates are a dense, polyelectrolyte‐rich liquid that results from …

Oppositely charged polymers can undergo the process of complex coacervation, which
refers to a liquid–liquid phase separation driven by electrostatic attraction. These materials …

Proteins have gained increasing success as therapeutic agents; however, challenges exist
in effective and efficient delivery. In this work, we present a simple and versatile method for …

Biological systems employ liquid–liquid phase separation to localize macromolecules and
processes. The properties of intracellular condensates that allow for multiple, distinct liquid …

Polyelectrolyte complexes present new opportunities for self-assembled soft matter. Factors
determining whether the phase of the complex is solid or liquid remain unclear. Ionic …

Complex coacervation is an electrostatically-driven phase separation phenomenon that is
utilized in a wide range of everyday applications and is of great interest for the creation of …

Protein encapsulation is a growing area of interest, particularly in the fields of food science
and medicine. The sequestration of protein cargoes is achieved using a variety of methods …

Charged polymers are ubiquitous in biological systems because electrostatic interactions
can drive complicated structure formation and respond to environmental parameters such as …

Multivalent polyions can undergo complex coacervation, producing membraneless
compartments that accumulate ribozymes and enhance catalysis, and offering a mechanism …