Malinova, Violeta and Belegrinou, Serena and de Bruin Ouboter, Dirk and Meier, Wolfgang. (2010) Biomimetic Block Copolymer Membranes. In: Polymer Membranes/Biomembranes. Heidelberg, pp. 87-111.
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Abstract
Amphiphilic block copolymer membranes, classified as vesicles, are nano-aggregates receiving a lot of scientific interest due to their wide range of potential applications extending from biomedicine (e.g., drug delivery, imaging, nanoreactors) to material science (biosensors, electronics). This chapter summarizes the principles of vesicle formation, various membrane-forming copolymer systems and their properties as well as common techniques for vesicle preparation and characterization. Copolymer membranes with responsiveness to external stimuli are particularly attractive for use in drug delivery and are, therefore, also discussed. In addition, the chapter reviews recent examples of vesicles encapsulating proteins, enzymes and therapeutics as prospective systems for bio-applications.
| Faculties and Departments: | 05 Faculty of Science > Departement Chemie 05 Faculty of Science > Departement Chemie > Former Organization Units Chemistry > Makromolekulare Chemie (Meier) |
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| UniBasel Contributors: | Meier, Wolfgang P. |
| Item Type: | Book Section, refereed |
| Book Section Subtype: | Further Contribution in a Book |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| ISBN: | 978-3-642-10478-7 |
| e-ISBN: | 978-3-642-10479-4 |
| Series Name: | Advances in Polymer Science |
| Issue Number: | 224 |
| Note: | Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Book item |
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| Last Modified: | 20 Nov 2019 13:33 |
| Deposited On: | 20 Nov 2019 13:33 |
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