Abstract
Understanding the interactions of nanoparticles with lipid membranes is crucial in establishing the mechanisms that govern assembly of membrane-based nanocomposites, nanotoxicology, and biomimetic inspired self-assembly. In this study, we explore binding of charged nanoparticles to lipid bilayers, both as liposomes and substrate supported assemblies. We find that the presence of a solid-support, regardless of curvature, eliminates the ability of zwitterionic fluid phase lipids to bind charged nanoparticles.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 635-638 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Colloid and Interface Science |
Volume | 358 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 15 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biosensors
- Lipid bilayer
- Nanoparticles
- Self-assembly
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Biomaterials
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Colloid and Surface Chemistry