SYNTHETIC POLYMERIC AMPHOLYTES IN SOLUTION

Abstract Polyampholytes are classified as polyelectrolytes whose macromolecules contain functional groups of acidic and basic character [1, 2]. They possess unique physicochemical properties due to the contamination of oppositely charged units in the polymer chain. The interest in studying polyampholytes arises because they include such important natural polymers as proteins and nucleic acids [3]. Biopolymers possess specific structures, functions, and properties which are fully revealed only in living organisms [4]. Nevertheless, some properties of natural polymers can be simulated by using synthetic amphoteric macromolecules.