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-Microgels are a type of polymer colloid that are composed of crosslinked polymer chains. They have a size on the order of micrometers and are able to swell and deswell in response to external stimuli, such as temperature, pH, and solvent concentration. Microgels have a range of interesting properties, such as tunable viscosity and the ability to self-heal, which make them attractive for a variety of applications, including drug delivery, oil recovery, and water treatment.
+Microgels are an interesting type of polymer colloids composed of crosslinked polymer chains. Their size is on the order of micrometers and they are able to swell and deswell in response to external stimuli, such as temperature, pH, and solvent concentration. Microgels have a range of interesting properties, such as tunable viscosity and the ability to self-heal, which make them attractive for a variety of applications, including drug delivery, oil recovery, and water treatment.
 
 One of the unique features of microgels is their ability to undergo a reversible phase transition between a swollen and a collapsed state. This transition is driven by changes in the solvent conditions, such as the temperature or pH, and can be exploited for a variety of applications. For example, microgels have been used as pH-sensitive drug delivery systems, where the swelling and collapse of the microgels can be used to control the release of the drug.
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