Liquid alcohol can be transformed into a solid gel
Is it true that liquid alcohol can be transformed into a solid gel?
Yes. Liquid alcohols and related liquid solutions can be transformed into solid or semisolid gels through various chemical crosslinking and polymerization techniques, as supported by materials science literature.
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The retrieved literature consistently demonstrates that liquid alcohols (such as polyethylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol, and ethanol) can be successfully incorporated into polymer matrices to form solid or semisolid gels via crosslinking, microemulsion, or phase change mechanisms. There is no evidence refuting this capability.
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Wu, Y., Chen, M., Zhao, G., Qi, D., Zhang, X., Li, Y., Huang, Y., & Yang, W. (2024). Recyclable Solid–Solid Phase Change Materials with Superior Latent Heat via Reversible Anhydride‐Alcohol Crosslinking for Efficient Thermal Storage. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202311717
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Djekic, L., Čalija, B., & Medarević, Đ. (2020). Gelation behavior, drug solubilization capacity and release kinetics of poloxamer 407 aqueous solutions: The combined effect of copolymer, cosolvent and hydrophobic drug. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2020.112639
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Jiang, Y., Li, B., Xu, Z., Zhang, T., & Zhao, Y. (2024). Emulsion‐based monoliths with a solid‐gel phase‐transition and a solid–solid phase‐transition for latent heat storage. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1002/pol.20230808
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Kostrzębska, A., Junka, A., Brożyna, M., & Musiał, W. (2024). The Assessment of Physicochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Hydrophilic Gels Containing Tetracycline Hydrochloride and Various Concentrations of Ethanol. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16060830
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The retrieved literature consistently demonstrates that liquid alcohols (such as polyethylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol, and ethanol) can be successfully incorporated into polymer matrices to form solid or semisolid gels via crosslinking, microemulsion, or phase change mechanisms. There is no evidence refuting this capability.
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