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SUMMARY:Advanced Characterisation Methods for Nanoparticles
DTSTART:20180412T103000
DTEND:20180412T113000
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DESCRIPTION:Prof. Francesco Stellacci\,\nConstellium Chair\, EPFL\nChE-605
  - Highlights in Energy Research seminar series\nA bird eye view of any fo
 lded protein shows a complex surface composed of hydrophobic and hydrophil
 ic patches closely packed. To date little is known on the fundamental prop
 erties that such packing determines. In this talk I will present my group
 ’s endeavours into the synthesis\, characterization\, and understanding 
 of a family of nanomaterials (mixed monolayer protected nanoparticles) tha
 t possess a surface coexistence of patches of opposite hydrophilicity rese
 mbling that present on folded protein. Attention will be placed in describ
 ing approach we have developed to characterise such surfaces and possible 
 extension of these approached to characterise similar surfaces. I will sho
 w that these materials are ideal model compound to uncover the basic prope
 rties that such coexistence determines at the solid liquid interface\, and
  will conclude with example of application of these nanoparticles when use
 d as mimic of biological entities.\n\nThe seminar can also be followed rem
 otely by joining the online Cisco WebEx meeting (connection possible 15 mi
 nutes before the talk).\nSee here the documentation how to install the Cis
 co WebEx add-on on your computer.\nIn case of problem\, you can contact ou
 r IT support (37679 - it.vs@epfl.ch )\n 
LOCATION:I17 4 K2 https://plan.epfl.ch/?room==I17%204%20K2
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