Nanoparticle-loaded magnetophoretic vesicles

J Am Chem Soc. 2008 Jun 11;130(23):7315-20. doi: 10.1021/ja077398k. Epub 2008 May 17.

Abstract

Magnetic nanoparticles have been assembled into the bilayer membrane of block copolymer vesicles. The nanoparticles decorate the hydrophobic/hydrophilic interface, which leads to bridging of adjacent bilayers and the formation of oligo-lamellar vesicles. The nanoparticle uptake of the vesicles is sufficiently high to become magnetophoretic in external magnetic fields as shown by video microscopy.

MeSH terms

  • Ferric Compounds / chemistry
  • Hemiterpenes / chemistry*
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Latex / chemistry*
  • Lipid Bilayers / chemistry*
  • Magnetics*
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Neutron Diffraction
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry*
  • Scattering, Small Angle

Substances

  • Ferric Compounds
  • Hemiterpenes
  • Latex
  • Lipid Bilayers
  • ferric oxide
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • 1,4-polyisoprene