Abstract
The phospholipid–water mixtures are used as model systems to investigate the structure and function of biological membranes. The dielectric behaviour of DPPC–water and DPPE–water systems was explored at audio (≥ 2kHz) and microwave (10 GHz) frequencies versus temperature. Particular care was devoted to the pretransition below the main gel-liquid-crystalline phase transition. A possible interpretation of the pretransition mechanism is given in terms of capillary waves.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 839-845 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Liquid Crystals |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 6-7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1988 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics