Search for dissertations about: "nanoparticles biological"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 143 swedish dissertations containing the words nanoparticles biological.

  2. 1. Toxicity and biological impact of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles : Focus on the vascular toxicity of ultra-small titanium dioxide nanoparticles

    Author : Narges Bayat; Susana Cristobal; Janeck James Scott-Fordsmand; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Nanoparticles; Nanotoxicology; Ultra-small nanoparticles; Biochemistry; biokemi;

    Abstract : The application of nanoparticles (NPs) in different technologies has led to tremendous advancement in those fields.  Moreover, there is growing interest in application of ultra-small NPs (USNPs) at 1-3 nm due to their distinct molecule like features. Parallel to these promises, there is a growing concern regarding their safety. READ MORE

  4. 2. Towards the Characterization of Biological Nanoparticles

    Author : Silver Jõemetsa; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; supported lipid bilayer; diffusion; size determination; microfluidics; lipophilic dyes; TIRF microscopy;

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  5. 3. Protein and polyelectrolyte layer-by-layer films: Assembly and electron transfer

    Author : Karolina Haberska; Biokemi och Strukturbiologi; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; layer-by-layer assembly; nanoparticles; electron transfer; bioelectrocatalysis;

    Abstract : A layer-by-layer deposition technique for assembly of the three-dimensional bioelectrochemical systems, with potential applications such as sensing layers in biosensors or catalytic organisations in biofuel cells, was addressed in this thesis. Several investigations were carried out to understand and control multilayer films formation on planar surfaces, using electrochemical and ellipsometrical methods. READ MORE

  6. 4. Studying the influence of the physicochemical properties of lipid nanoparticles for mucosal vaccine delivery

    Author : Karin Norling; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; influenza; nanoparticles; CTA1-DD; liposomes; dendritic cells; lipodisks; antigen presentation; flow cytometry; vaccine carriers; TIRF microscopy;

    Abstract : Lipid-based nanoparticles have attracted attention as promising pharmaceutical carriers. Reports of them having inherent adjuvant properties make them particularly interesting as vaccine vectors; however, the physicochemical profile of an ideal nanoparticle for mucosal vaccine delivery remains unknown. READ MORE

  7. 5. Multiparametric Optical Characterization of Biological Nanoparticles using Evanescent Field Sensing

    Author : Mattias Sjöberg; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; protein corona; single-particle; liposomes; SPR; lipid nanoparticles; Waveguide scattering microscopy; label-free; mass quantification.;

    Abstract : In light of the increasingly realized dependence of many biological functions on nanoscopic supramolecular assemblies, also including novel biotechnological applications, there is a need for advanced analysis methods capable of accurately quantifying different characteristics of these elusive entities. The prime aim of this thesis is the development and utilization of surface-based bioanalytical sensing methods for quantitative characterization of biological nanoparticles. READ MORE