“…Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) are the product of strong interactions between oppositely charged macromolecules and the release of entropic counterions in a solution. − PEC morphologies range from solid-like (polyelectrolyte complexes) to liquid-like (polyelectrolyte coacervates) , and are affected by assembly conditions (e.g., polyelectrolyte concentration, ionic strength and salt type, polyelectrolyte type and molecular weight, etc. ), as well as posttreatment conditions. − Consequently, PEC physical properties have proven to be affected by water content, salt, and pH. − This enables PECs for several applications including humidity sensors, , adhesives, self-healing materials, − and mechanically adaptive materials .…”