The role of interactions in defining the structure of mixed protein-surfactant interfaces.
The behaviour of dispersed systems is often controlled by the composition of the interface between the different phases. Because of the inherent differences between proteins and surfactants, when both are present at the interface complex pseudo two-dimensional structures can be formed. This review brings together work that allows these structures to be explained in terms of the interactions involved. The significance of both the interactions and the structures is discussed in terms of the effect on bulk properties in colloidal systems.
Mackie
Alan
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Institute of Food Research, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UA, UK. alan.mackie@bbsrc.ac.uk
Wilde
Peter
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D000327:Adsorption; D003102:Colloids / Q000737:chemistry; D008954:Models, Biological; D011506:Proteins / Q000737:chemistry*; D055672:Static Electricity; D013499:Surface Properties; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000737:chemistry*
D003102:Colloids; D011506:Proteins; D013501:Surface-Active Agents