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Another contributing factor to HEC's thickening mechanism is the formation of 'secondary structureshydroxyethyl cellulose thickening mechanism.' In aqueous solutions, HEC chains can associate through van der Waals forces or hydrogen bonding, forming aggregates or micelles. These secondary structures further enhance the viscosity by restricting the free movement of water molecules and increasing the internal friction within the solution.