Crumpled and collapsed conformations in graphite oxide membranes

The crumpled conformation of membranes composed of bilayers of amphiphiles in an aqueous suspension of graphite oxide membranes is discussed. As the intra-membrane affinity is enhanced by changing the composition of the solvent, the membranes collapse to a compact configuration.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1992-01, Vol.355 (6359), p.426-428
Main Authors: XIN WEN, GARLAND, C. W, HWA, T, KARDAR, M, KOKUFUTA, E, YONG LI, ORKISZ, M, TANAKA, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cellular biology
Chemistry
Colloidal state and disperse state
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
Membranes
Molecules
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Summary:The crumpled conformation of membranes composed of bilayers of amphiphiles in an aqueous suspension of graphite oxide membranes is discussed. As the intra-membrane affinity is enhanced by changing the composition of the solvent, the membranes collapse to a compact configuration.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/355426a0