Protein-Lipids Supramolecules as Building Blocks for Complex Fluids

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 8589.1;7 LSPP-LS

Short description (English)

Protein-Lipids Supramolecules as Building Blocks for Complex Fluids

Short description (French)

Protein-Lipids Supramolecules as Building Blocks for Complex Fluids

Abstract (French)

In the present work we will explore the use of ionically bound supramolecules formed by thermally-induced protein aggregates and oppositely charged lipids, as building blocks for complex fluids of technological relevance. These supramolecules are expected to exhibit tunable properties ranging from fluid-like to liquid crystals. Owing to the reversible nature of the ionic complexation the strategy described in the present proposal is anticipated to prove high relevance for nanoporous channels, transport and nanotemplating of food based applications.