Structure in Concentrated electrolyte – lipid mixtures

Abstract

The self-assembly of well-ordered particles in two dimensions holds significant importance in the field of nanotechnology, as it can be utilized to create unique molecular structures. Several factors, including temperature, electrolyte concentration, and pH, influence the structure of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). In this study, we investigated Monoolein, Phytantriol, and Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) at various concentrations of KCl and TMG using Langmuir-Blodgett. It was observed that these subphases had an impact on the structure of the lipid monolayer in two dimensions. To confirm these structural changes in three dimensions, further analysis was conducted using Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS).