Division/Committee: [COLL] Division of Colloid & Surface Chemistry

There are many reports about (potential) applications of colloids in biology/medicine. Classically emphasis given on one property, originating from a homogeneous particle. However, colloids can be more complex that homogeneous particles. Colloids can be for example anisotropic and the can be also composed out of different compartments. In addition, in the context of biology all colloids become effectively hybrid materials, for example by modification of the particle by adsorbed proteins, which forms together a new hybrid particle. Colloids also can be intentionally made by different compounds, allowing for multi-functionality. Such assemblies however do not need to be stable, as (intracellular) degradation processed my change the composition of the hybrid particle over time. In this symposium emphasis will be given on the hybrid nature of colloids. Appropriate topics include, but are not limited to: • Synthesis of hybrid particles • Synthesis of anisotropic particles • Self assembly of particle-particle complexes • Analysis methods to characterize hybrid particles • Protein corona formation • Particle degradation • Multi-functionality of particles for imaging, treatment, diagnosis, etc.

Alf Mews

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