Colloidal assembly route for responsive colloidosomes with tunable permeability

Nano Lett. 2007 Sep;7(9):2876-80. doi: 10.1021/nl0715948. Epub 2007 Aug 3.

Abstract

We present a robust and straightforward approach for fabricating a novel colloidosome system where colloidal particles are assembled to form colloidal shells on the surface of stimuli-responsive microgel scaffolds. We demonstrate that the structural properties of the colloidal shells can be controlled through the colloidal particle size and modulus, and the state of supporting microgel particles. This technique offers a new way to engineer colloidosomes, enabling fine control over their permeability over a wide range of length scales.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Colloids / chemistry*
  • Crystallization / methods*
  • Liposomes / chemistry*
  • Macromolecular Substances / chemistry
  • Materials Testing
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure*
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Particle Size
  • Permeability
  • Porosity
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Colloids
  • Liposomes
  • Macromolecular Substances