Dna Interactions With Polymers And Surfactants

Author : Rita Dias,Bjorn Lindman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008-07-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470286357

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DNA Interactions with Polymers and Surfactants by Rita Dias,Bjorn Lindman Pdf

A broad overview of the interaction of DNA with surfactants and polymers Due to the potential benefits of biotechnology, interest in the interaction between DNA and surfactants and polymers has become increasingly significant. Now, DNA Interactions with Polymers and Surfactants provides an extensive, up-to-date overview of the subject, giving readers a basis for understanding the factors leading to complexation between DNA and different cosolutes, including metal ions, polyelectrolytes, spermine, spermidine, surfactants and lipids, and proteins. Topical coverage includes: Polyelectrolytes, physico-chemical aspects and biological significance Solution behavior of nucleic acids Single DNA molecules: compaction and decompaction Interaction of DNA with surfactants and cationic polymers Interactions of histones with DNA DNA-DNA interactions The hydration of DNA-amphiphile complexes DNA-surfactant/lipid complexes at liquid interfaces DNA and DNA-surfactant complexes at solid surfaces The role of correlation forces for DNA-cosolute interactions Simulations of polyions Cross-linked DNA gels and gel particles DNA as an amphiphilic polymer Lipid-DNA interactions Covering both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject, DNA Interactions with Polymers and Surfactants is an ideal resource for chemists and biochemists working in gene and DNA delivery research in industry and academia, as well as for cell biologists, chemical engineers, molecular biologists, and development biologists in the pharmaceutical industry.

Author : Rita Dias,Bjorn Lindman
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0813806461

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DNA Interactions with Polymers and Surfactants by Rita Dias,Bjorn Lindman Pdf

"DNA Interactions with Polymers and Surfactants" provides a broad overview of the interaction of DNA with cosolutes in both bulk solution and at interfaces. It provides the basis for understanding the factors leading to complexation between DNA and different cosolutes as well as DNA adsorption at different interfaces, and covers DNA-cosolute interactions including simple metal ions, polyelectrolytes, spermine, spermidine, surfactants and lipids, and proteins. Theoretical information such as important correlations forces, are addressed, as well has more practical aspects, such as the biological significance of the interactions such as with chromatin and transfection.

Author : Monzer Fanun
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1439830819

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Colloids in Biotechnology by Monzer Fanun Pdf

Colloids show great potential in a wide variety of applications, including drug delivery and medical imaging, and the design and fabrication of colloid systems has attracted considerable interest in the research community. Colloids in Biotechnology describes developments in the field of biotechnological applications in the past decade and bridges the gap between these research efforts and commercially viable options. Highlights the role of colloids in a plethora of biotechnical applications Striking a balance between theory and experiment, between principles and applications, and between molecular and physical approaches to the subject, the book assembles contributions from an international community of colloid scientists to provide a comprehensive reference on the role of colloids in biotechnology and biomedicine. The authors discuss new types of biosurfactants; mixtures of surfactants; and peptides, proteins, and polyelectrolytes. They also describe the formation and properties of magnetic colloids and review their applications in chemical biology and medicine. They highlight current progress in the design of self-assembled materials for biotechnology, and they also cover the formation of nanofibres and the use of sol-gel technology in biology. Contains contributions from a diverse team of researchers The chapter authors have been given the freedom to present the spectrum of the relevant science, from pure to applied, in their particular topic. The compilation of this vast experience makes this text a valuable reference for those working in research and development in a range of technologies as well as academic scientists in the colloid and surface science field.

Author : Melissa Elaine Hays
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : WISC:89100112713

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Interactions of Polymers and Redox-active Surfactants by Melissa Elaine Hays Pdf

Author : Victor M. Starov
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1610 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439857687

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Nanoscience by Victor M. Starov Pdf

The common perception is that nanoscience is something entirely new, that it sprung forth whole and fully formed like some mythological deity. But the truth is that like all things scientific, nanoscience is the natural result of the long evolution of scientific inquiry. Following a historical trail back to the middle of the 19th century, nanoscience is the inborn property of colloid and interface science. What’s important today is for us to recognize that nanoparticles are small colloidal objects. It should also be appreciated that over the past decades, a number of novel nanostructures have been developed, but whatever we call them, we cannot forget that their properties and behavior are still in the realm of colloid and interface science. However one views it, the interest and funding in nano-science is a tremendous opportunity to advance critical research in colloid chemistry. Nanoscience: Colloidal and Interfacial Aspects brings together a prominent roster of 42 leading investigators and their teams, who detail the wide range of theoretical and experimental knowledge that can be successfully applied for investigating nanosystems, many of which are actually well-known colloidal systems. This international grouping of pioneering investigators from academia and industry use these pages to provide researchers of today and tomorrow with a full examination of nano-disperse colloids, homogeneous and heterogeneous nano-structured materials (and their properties), and shelf-organization at the nano-scale. This cutting-edge reference provides information on investigations into non-linear electrokinetic phenomena in nano-sized dispersions and nano-sized biological systems. It discusses application aspects of technological processes in great detail, providing scientists and engineers across all fields with authoritative commentary on colloid and interface science operating at the nanoscale. Nano-Science: Colloidal and Interfacial Aspects provides an authoritative resource for those wanting to familiarize themselves with current progress as well as for those looking to make their own impact on the development of new technologies and practical applications in fields as diverse as medicine, materials, and environmental science to name but a few. Whether you call the technology nano or colloids, the field continues to be ripe with opportunity.

Author : Bengt Kronberg,Krister Holmberg,Bjorn Lindman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119961246

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Surface Chemistry of Surfactants and Polymers by Bengt Kronberg,Krister Holmberg,Bjorn Lindman Pdf

This book gives the reader an introduction to the field of surfactants in solution as well as polymers in solution. Starting with an introduction to surfactants the book then discusses their environmental and health aspects. Chapter 3 looks at fundamental forces in surface and colloid chemistry. Chapter 4 covers self-assembly and 5 phase diagrams. Chapter 6 reviews advanced self-assembly while chapter 7 looks at complex behaviour. Chapters 8 to 10 cover polymer adsorption at solid surfaces, polymers in solution and surface active polymers, respectively. Chapters 11 and 12 discuss adsorption and surface and interfacial tension, while Chapters 13- 16 deal with mixed surfactant systems. Chapter 17, 18 and 19 address microemulsions, colloidal stability and the rheology of polymer and surfactant solutions. Wetting and wetting agents, hydrophobization and hydrophobizing agents, solid dispersions, surfactant assemblies, foaming, emulsions and emulsifiers and microemulsions for soil and oil removal complete the coverage in chapters 20-25.

Author : Ales Iglic
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780123965349

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Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes by Ales Iglic Pdf

Advances in Planar Lipid Bilayers and Liposomes volumes cover a broad range of topics, including main arrangements of the reconstituted system, namely planar lipid bilayers as well as spherical liposomes. The invited authors present the latest results of their own research groups in this exciting multidisciplinary field. Incorporates contributions from newcomers and established and experienced researchers Explores the planar lipid bilayer systems and spherical liposomes from both theoretical and experimental perspectives Serves as an indispensable source of information for new scientists

Author : E. Desmond Goddard
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1315894688

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Interactions of Surfactants with Polymers and Proteins by E. Desmond Goddard Pdf

Interactions of Surfactants with Polymers and Proteins covers work done in this area over the last 30 years and examines in detail the physico-chemical, microstructural, and applications aspects of interactions of surfactants with polymers and proteins in bulk surfaces and at interfaces. The physical chemistry of individual components (surfactants, polymers, and proteins) is discussed, and extensive coverage of interactions of surfactants with uncharged, oppositely charged, and hydrophobe modified polymers is provided. Other topics addressed include water soluble and insoluble keratinous proteins, the principles and applications of fluorescence spectroscopy, the physical properties and microstructural aspects of polymer/protein-surfactant complexes, and implications of surfactant interactions with polymers and proteins in practical systems. Interactions of Surfactants with Polymers and Proteins provides a wealth of information for chemists involved in a number of different research areas, including cosmetics, pharmaceutics, foods, paints, pigments, lubrication, ceramics, minerals/materials processing, and biological systems.

Author : Juan Carlos Moreno Piraján
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789533076270

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Thermodynamics by Juan Carlos Moreno Piraján Pdf

Thermodynamics is one of the most exciting branches of physical chemistry which has greatly contributed to the modern science. Being concentrated on a wide range of applications of thermodynamics, this book gathers a series of contributions by the finest scientists in the world, gathered in an orderly manner. It can be used in post-graduate courses for students and as a reference book, as it is written in a language pleasing to the reader. It can also serve as a reference material for researchers to whom the thermodynamics is one of the area of interest.

Author : Alberto Ciferri,Angelo Perico
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 723 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118165843

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Ionic Interactions in Natural and Synthetic Macromolecules by Alberto Ciferri,Angelo Perico Pdf

This book is a comprehensive study of the subject of ionic interactions in macromolecules. The first parts of the book review and analyze the conventional treatments of fixed charges (e.g. in polyelectrolytes and polyampholytes), including screening and condensation by mobile ions. The interaction of ions with less polar sites on the macromolecule (e.g. amide bonds), and the origin of the lyotropic effects (focusing on binding versus condensation) will also be extensively addressed. The book also explores complex micellar organizations involving charged macromolecules (e.g. DNA) and low-molecular-weight ampholytes and strong protein associations. The resulting structures are relevant to a variety of functional biological systems and synthetic analogs. The contribution of electrostatic and hydrophobic interaction to the stability of proteins and other supramolecular structures will also be analyzed. There are chapters on applications such as deionization and cosmetic formulation. This 21-chapter book is divided into three sections: Fundamentals Mixed Interactions Functions and Applications

Author : Jorge Coelho
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789400760103

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Drug Delivery Systems: Advanced Technologies Potentially Applicable in Personalised Treatment by Jorge Coelho Pdf

This book is part of a series dedicated to recent advances on preventive, predictive and personalised medicine (PPPM). It focuses on the theme of “Drug delivery systems: advanced technologies potentially applicable in personalised treatments”. The critical topics involving the development and preparation of effective drug delivery systems, such as: polymers available, self-assembly, nanotechnology, pharmaceutical formulations, three dimensional structures, molecular modeling, tailor-made solutions and technological tendencies, are carefully discussed. The understanding of these areas constitutes a paramount route to establish personalised and effective solutions for specific diseases and individuals.

Author : Krister Holmberg,Bo J¿nsson,Bengt Kronberg,Bj¿rn Lindman
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 1119556406

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Surfactants and Polymers in Aqueous Solution by Krister Holmberg,Bo J¿nsson,Bengt Kronberg,Bj¿rn Lindman Pdf

Many industrial formulations such as detergents, paints, foodstuff and cosmetics contain both surfactants and polymers and their interaction govern many of the properties. This book is unique in that it discusses the solution chemistry of both surfactants and polymers and also the interactions between the two. The book, which is based on successful courses given by the authors since 1992, is a revised and extended version of the first edition that became a market success with six reprints since 1998. Surfactants and Polymers in Aqueous Solution is broad in scope, providing both theoretical insights and practical help for those active in the area. This book contains a thorough discussion of surfactant types and gives information of main routes of preparation. A chapter on novel surfactants has been included in the new edition. Physicochemical phenomena such as self-assembly in solution, adsorption, gel formation and foaming are discussed in detail. Particular attention is paid to the solution behaviour of surfactants and polymers containing polyoxyethylene chains. Surface active polymers are presented and their interaction with surfactants is a core topic of the book. Protein-surfactant interaction is also important and a new chapter deals with this issue. Microemulsions are treated in depth and several important application such as detergency and their use as media for chemical reactions are presented. Emulsions and the choice of emulsifier is discussed in some detail. The new edition also contains chapters on rheology and wetting. Surfactants and Polymers in Aqueous Solution is aimed at those dealing with surface chemistry research at universities and with surfactant formulation in industry.

Author : A. K. Haghi,Lionello Pogliani,Eduardo A. Castro,Devrim Balköse,Omari V. Mukbaniani,Chin Hua Chia
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351801270

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Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Volume 4 by A. K. Haghi,Lionello Pogliani,Eduardo A. Castro,Devrim Balköse,Omari V. Mukbaniani,Chin Hua Chia Pdf

Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Volume 4: Experimental Techniques and Methodical Developments provides a detailed yet easy-to-follow treatment of various techniques useful for characterizing the structure and properties of engineering materials. This timely volume provides an overview of new methods and presents experimental research in applied chemistry using modern approaches. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications and then goes on to demonstrate the advantage and disadvantages of each physical technique. Thus, readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments. The book is broken into several subsections: Polymer Chemistry and Technology Computational Approaches Clinical Chemistry and Bioinformatics Special Topics This volume presents research and reviews and information on implementing and sustaining interdisciplinary studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Author : Paul Dubin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461321231

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Microdomains in Polymer Solutions by Paul Dubin Pdf

In the first half of this century, great strides were made in under standing the behavior of polymers in dilute solutions or in the solid state. Concentrated solutions, on the other hand, were commonly regarded as mainly of interest to practitioners, being too complex for the rigorous application of statistical theory. Given the preoccupation with the isolated polymer molecule and the attendant focus on the state of infinite dilution, it is not surprising that aggregation, and inter-polymer associ ation in general, was the bugaboo of experimentalists. These attitudes have changed remarkably over the last few decades. The application of sealing theory to polymer solutions has stimulated investigation of the semi-dilute state, and the region between infinite dilution and swollen gel is no longer perceived as terra incognita. New techniques, such as dynamic light scattering, have proven to be of much value in such investigations. At the same time, it has become clear that consideration of strong inter- and intra-polymer forces, superimposed on the familiar description of the statistical chain, is prerequisite to the application of polymer science to numerous systems of interest. Para mount among these, of course, are biopolymers, their complexes and assemblies. The isolated random coil must be viewed as tl rarity in nature.

Author : T. Nylander,B. Lindman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783540452911

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Lipid and Polymer-Lipid Systems by T. Nylander,B. Lindman Pdf

The renewed and increasing interest in lipid self-assembly, phase behaviour and interfacial properties can be related to both a much improved insight in biological systems and the applications of lipids in food and pharmaceutical industry; in the latter, the development of drug delivery systems based on lipids has become in focus. Amphiphilic systems comprise lipids, surfactants as well as different types of polymers, including block and graft copolymers. Research on biological amphiphiles has often been conducted separate from research on synthetic ones. However, in recent years a very fruitful convergence between the two fields has evolved. These new perspectives on fundamental research and applications of lipids are discussed in these proceedings from an international symposium on "Lipid and Polymer Lipid-systems", October 2000 in Chia Laguna in Italy - a joint undertaking of Prof. Maura Monduzzi at Cagliari University, Italy and Camurus Lipid Research Foundation, Lund, Sweden.