Characterization of mixed DODAB/monoolein aggregates using Nile Red as a solvatochromic and anisotropy fluorescent probe

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry

Volumn 203, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 32-39

  Silva, J P Neves ^a   Oliveira, M E C D Real ^a   Coutinho, P J G ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINHO   (Portugal)

Author keywords

DODAB; Hydration; Monoolein; Nile Red; Polarity

Indexed keywords

EID: 60549098037     PISSN: 10106030     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2008.12.016     Document Type: Article

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