Abstract
In situ polymerization of a bicellar mixture composed of a phospholipid and polymerizable surfactants afforded unprecedented stable bicelles. The polymerized composite showed an aligned phase over a wide thermal range (25 to >90°C) with excellent 2H quadrupole splitting of the solvent signal, thus implying versatility as an alignment medium for NMR studies. Crosslinking of the surfactants also brought favorable effects on the kinetic stability and alignment morphology of the bicelles. This system could thus offer a new class of scaffolds for biomembrane models.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13284-13288 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 45 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 Nov 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- biomembranes
- phospholipids
- polymerization
- surfactants
- templated synthesis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)