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Interaction of ultrasound and model membrane systems: Analyses and prediction

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry
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  1. Univ. of Illinois, Urbana, IL (United States)

Low-intensity ultrasound was used to examine phospholipid biomembrane structural relaxation kinetics including the temperature dependence of the relaxation frequency via velocity dispersion spectroscopy and absorption, and these phenomena are described by thermodynamic and electrical capacitor two-state transition models. Enhanced ultrasound interactions occur near the lipid phase transition temperature. The absorption spectra suggest that the membrane constituents undergo a simple two-state transition. 25 refs., 14 figs., 3 tabs.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
437113
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 96; ISSN JPCHAX; ISSN 0022-3654
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English