is the elastic network contribution corresponding to the Langevin chain model for chains with a finite extensibility. Here, A = 3 1/6 a coll 3 π/N ch /(bN ) is a geometrical prefactor specific to a diamond-like network structure, b is the bond distance of the linear polymer chain and L -1 (x) is the inverse Langevin function. In our previous publication, the Langevin model was shown to be more suitable for capturing microgel swelling in a wide range of parameters as compared to the simpler Gaussian chain model. It is important to note that the used elastic model neglects the crosslinker effect. As highlighted in the original Flory-Rehner theory, when accounting for their contribution, crosslinkers restrict swelling, leading to smaller equilibrium sizes. Furthermore, swelling is influenced not only by the presence of crosslinkers but also by their functionality, which strongly hampers swelling for high-valence crosslinkers. 42