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“Background Polyelectrolytes (PEs) are defined as polymer chains composed of monomer units having ionizable groups. Their prominent features are a high solubility and strong adsorbing capacity at oppositely charged surfaces. The absorption of PEs on charged colloidal material has been investigated by a range of experimental methods [1–6], theoretical models [7–14], and computer simulations [15–22].