Nanoviricides are composed of micelles with up to 1,200 chemically attached ligands on their surface. These ligands mimic the cellular receptors targeted by the relevant virus or class of virus.
This limitation could be overcome by attaching PEG or dextran (a polysaccharide) to the surface of the silica spheres. Figure 2: Multimodal silica-shelled single QD micelles.
Her lab is currently working on two primary projects. The first project involves the synthesis of amphiphilic block copolymers that assemble into nanostructured micelles in aqueous media. These ...
Micellar water is, essentially, soft water with micelles in it. Micelles — which are basically tiny balls of oil — are naturally attracted to dirt, debris, and grime. When you pump micellar ...