Characterization of NPs interaction with pulmonary surfactants
This work focuses on adsorption and interaction of MNM on lung surfactants. NMR, ATR-FTIR, DSC and AFM are applied to study the impact of the MNM on membrane structure and properties, which is relevant for MNM crossing and uptake.
Crystal structures of ZnO
Fig.1 Molecular insight on mechanisms of ZnO nanoparticles impact on lung surfactant derived from spectroscopic data
Cooperations:
Prof. Dr. Daniel Huster, Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics, University of Leipzig
Dr. Holger Scheidt, Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics, University of Leipzig