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The Structure and Dynamics of Diacetylene-Lipid Langmuir Monolayers

Castorano, Nicholas Joseph
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1279558411

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2010, Master of Sciences (Engineering), Case Western Reserve University, Chemical Engineering.
Investigation into the structure of nanoscale monolayer films at the air/water interface requires the integration of multiple research techniques. Langmuir films, which consist of organic molecules that are insoluble in water, such as a diacetylene-lipid, were used throughout this research. The research methods that were implemented in this research include the use of equipment from KSV Instruments Ltd., which will be referred to as the KSV trough system, Brewster Angle Microscopy (BAM), and Surface Light Scattering Spectroscopy (SLSS). The SLSS data obtained at several temperatures has provided an accurate and precise database that can be used in further research to determine characteristic material coefficients of the diacetylene lipid. Another product of this research was the design and implementation of an effective temperature control system for the replacement trough. The effect of varying protocols was also proven to be vital when researching this particular diacetylene lipid monolayer system.
J. A. Mann Jr., Dr. (Advisor)
Donald Feke, Dr. (Committee Member)
Heidi Martin, Dr. (Committee Member)
71 p.
Chemical Engineering
Langmuir films; surface light scattering spectroscopy; monolayer; diacetylene

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  • Castorano, N. J. (2010). The Structure and Dynamics of Diacetylene-Lipid Langmuir Monolayers [Master's thesis, Case Western Reserve University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1279558411

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Castorano, Nicholas. The Structure and Dynamics of Diacetylene-Lipid Langmuir Monolayers. 2010. Case Western Reserve University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1279558411.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Castorano, Nicholas. "The Structure and Dynamics of Diacetylene-Lipid Langmuir Monolayers." Master's thesis, Case Western Reserve University, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1279558411

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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