The kinetics of gelation of deoxyhemoglobin S were investigated as a function of temperature, concentration of hemoglobin, and solvent composition. Measurements were made by continuously monitoring the changes in viscosity with time, after polymerization had been induced by rapidly raising the temperature. A specially constructed low-shear viscometer was used. The solution density was also meas...

Human betaB1-crystallin is a major eye-lens protein that undergoes in vivo truncation at the N-terminus with aging. By studying native betaB1 and truncated betaB1DeltaN41, which mimics an age-related in vivo truncation, we have determined quantitatively the effect of truncation on the oligomerization and phase transition properties of betaB1 aqueous solutions. The oligomerization studies show t...

The gelation microdynamic mechanism of PNIPAM in a ionic liquid, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([C(2)mim][NTf(2)]), is investigated by FTIR spectroscopy in combination with two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy (2Dcos) and perturbation correlation moving window (PCMW) technique for the first time. Appreciable changes in band frequencies and shapes are observed...

A series of monopyrrolotetrathiafulvalene-tripeptide conjugates have been synthesized and investigated as new low-molecular mass organogelators. It was found that most of these compounds could immobilize low-polarity solvents readily and the gelation behaviors of these gelators showed a dependence on the amino acid residues. These organogels were thoroughly studied using various techniques incl...

We attempt a classification of different colloidal gels based on colloidcolloid interactions. We discriminate primarily between non-equilibrium and equilibrium routes to gelation, the former case being slaved to thermodynamic phase separation while the latter is individuated in the framework of competing interactions and of patchy colloids. Emphasis is put on recent numerical simulations of col...

biodegradable nanoparticulate carriers, have important potential applications for administration of therapeutic molecules. chitosan based nanoparticles have attracted a lot of attention upon their biological properties such as biodegradability, biocom-patibility and bioadhesivity. the aim of the present investigation was to describe the synthesis and characterization of novel biodegradable nano...

We investigated mixed-protein gels made from sodium caseinate and ovalbumin at different ratios with use of the acidification agent glucono-$\delta$-lactone. Dynamic viscoelastic measurements revealed that increasing content decreased mechanical properties gel but accelerated onset time phase transition. Ultrasound spectroscopy during gelation relative velocity gradually decreased, whereas ultr...

The studies of the electrochemical redox reactions in solvated silica sol–gel glass were reviewed. The methodology of the experiments with emphasis on the direct preparation of the solid electrolyte and the application ultramicroelectrodes was described. Generally, the level of the electrochemical signal is not much below that observed in liquid electrolyte. The current depends on time elapsed ...

microencapsulation has become a common technique in the production of controlled release dosage forms. many results have been reported, concerning the use of alginate beads as controlled release drug formulations. alginate has a unique gel-forming property in the presence of multivalent cations, in an aqueous medium. ibuprofen is an excellent analgesic and antipyretic, non-steroidal anti-inflam...