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Nanoparticles
Colloids

See Nanotechnology Health

7/15/2008

7,399,643
Method and apparatus for aligning microbeads in order to interrogate the same

7/18/2008

Arrest of Fluid Demixing by Nanoparticles: A Computer Simulation Study
(6549 – 6556) Langmuir 24 #13 (2008)
Abstract 

Cyano-bridged coordination polymer nanoparticles with high nuclear relaxivity: toward new contrast agents for MRI
(
3658 – 3660) Dalton Transactions #28 (2008)

Ablation

Acrylic Nanoparticles   

Activated Carbon 

          See Carbon Materials page

Adhesion

Aggregates; Agglomerates; Clusters        

7/18/2008

Solvent Effect on the Aggregation Behavior of Rod-Coil Diblock Copolymers
(3780 – 3786) Langmuir 24 #8 (2008)
Abstract 

A new discretization of space for the solution of multi-dimensional population balance equations: Simultaneous breakup and aggregation of particles
(3988-3997) Chemical Engineering Science 63  #15 (2008)

Alloy Nanoparticles

Alumina Nanoparticles  

Aluminum Nanoparticles   

Analysis

Antimony Nanoparticles  

Arrays  

Barium Nanoparticles  

Block Copolymer Nanoparticles

Boron Nanoparticles 

Brushes 

7/18/2008

Adsorption of Molecular Brushes with Polyelectrolyte Backbones onto Oppositely Charged Surfaces: A Self-Consistent Field Theory
(7232 – 7244) Langmuir 24 #14 (2008)
Abstract 

Surface-Confined Photopolymerization of pH-Responsive Acrylamide/Acrylate Brushes on Polymer Thin Films
(7559 – 7564) Langmuir 24 #14 (2008)
Abstract

Adsorption of the Protein Bovine Serum Albumin in a Planar Poly(acrylic acid) Brush Layer As Measured by Optical Reflectometry
(6575 – 6584) Langmuir 24 #13 (2008)
Abstract 

Study Viscoelasticity of Ultrathin Poly(oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylate) Brushes by a Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation
(6100 – 6106) Langmuir 24 #12 (2008)
Abstract 

7/18/2008

Adsorption Characteristics of Bottle-Brush Polymers on Silica: Effect of Side Chain and Charge Density
(5341 – 5349) Langmuir 24 #10 (2008)
Abstract 

7/18/2008

Lubrication Properties of Bottle-Brush Polyelectrolytes: An AFM Study on the Effect of Side Chain and Charge Density
(3336 – 3347) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract 

Cadmium Nanoparticles

Calcium Nanoparticles  

Carbon Black

See Carbon Materials page.

Carbon Nanofibers

See Carbon Materials page.

Carbon Nanohorns

          See Carbon Materials page.

Carbon Nanoparticles: See Carbon Materials page.

Catalysts: See Catalysts page.

Cellulose Nanoparticles    

7/18/2008

Structural Details of Cellulose Nanocrystals/Polyelectrolytes Multilayers Probed by Neutron Reflectivity and AFM
(3452 – 3458) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract 

Ceramic Nanoparticles   

Cerium Nanoparticles   

Chitosan Nanoparticles  

Chromium Nanoparticles    

Clay Nanoparticles  

Clusters: See Aggregates.

Coated Nanoparticles  

Cobalt Nanoparticles   

Conductive Nanoparticles

Controlled Release: See Controlled Release page/Nanoparticles

Copolymer Nanoparticles

Copper Nanoparticles   

Core Shell Nanoparticles

7/18/2008

Facile Fabrication of Core-in-Shell Particles by the Slow Removal of the Core and Its Use in the Encapsulation of Metal Nanoparticles
(4633 – 4636) Langmuir 24 #9 (2008)
Abstract 

Modification of the Stφber Process by a Polyazamacrocycle Leading to Unusual Core-Shell Silica Nanoparticles
(4026 – 4031) Langmuir 24 #8 (2008)
Abstract 

Palladium core–porous silica shell-nanoparticles for catalyzing the hydrogenation of 4-carboxybenzaldehyde
(2257-2260) Catalysis Communications 9 #13 (2008)

Crystallization

Cyclodextrin Nanoparticles

Dendrimers

          See Star Copolymers page.

Dendrites;

          See Star Copolymers page.

Dendritic Copolymers

          See Star Copolymers page.

Dextran Nanoparticles

Diamond Nanoparticles   

          See Carbon Materials page.

7/18/2008

Biotinylated Nanodiamond: Simple and Efficient Functionalization of Detonation Diamond
(4200 – 4204) Langmuir 24 #8 (2008)
Abstract

Diffusion   

7/18/2008

Electrolyte-Dependent Multiparticle Motion near Electrodes in Oscillating Electric Fields
(2977 – 2982) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract 

Diffusion of Nanoparticles in Monolayers is Modulated by Domain Size
(3365 – 3369) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract 

Dispersions; Nanofluids; Suspensions

          See also Latexes

          See also Microemulsions

7/15/2008

7,399,353
Production of suspensions of hydrophobic oxide particles

7/18/2008

Shape Changes during the Drying of Droplets of Suspensions
(3752 – 3758) Langmuir 24 #8 (2008)
Abstract 

A Small-Angle Neutron Scattering Study of Adsorbed Polymer Structure in Concentrated Colloidal Dispersions
(2983 – 2986) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract

Controlling particle dispersion in a transverse jet by synchronized injection 
(p 1975-1986)
AIChE Journal 54 #8  (2008)
Abstract

DNA Nanoparticles 

Drying

Electrolytes    

Electrophoresis    

Electrospinning

          See Electrospinning page.

Electrostatic Precipitator

Emulsion Polymerization 

Emulsions: See Emulsions page.  

Encapsulated Nanoparticles   

Europium Nanoparticles    

Fabrication  

7/18/2008

Effect of active impurities on the condensation of nanoparticles from supersaturated carbon vapor in the combined laser photolysis of C3O2 and H2S
(167-177) Kinetics and Catalysis 49 #2 (2008)

Ferrite Nanoparticles

Ferroelectric Nanoparticles

Filtration    

Flow    

Fluidized Beds

Fluorescent Nanoparticles

Fluoronated Nanoparticles

Formation     

Friction (Nanoparticles)

Fullerenes 

          See Carbon Materials page.

Functionalized Nanoparticles   

Gallium Nanoparticles

Gallium Oxide Nanoparticles

Gelatin Microspheres

Germanium Nanoparticles

Gold Nanoparticles    

7/18/2008

Gold Nanorod-Seeded Growth of Silver Nanostructures: From Homogeneous Coating to Anisotropic Coating
(3465 – 3470) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract  

A New Route to Obtain High-Yield Multiple-Shaped Gold Nanoparticles in Aqueous Solution using Microwave Irradiation
(6344 – 6352) Inorganic Chemistry 47 #14 (2008)
Abstract 

Ensemble of electrophoretically captured gold nanoparticles as a fingerprint of Boltzmann velocity distribution
(# 013111) Applied Physics Letters 93 #1 (2008)
Abstract

Assessment of Cytotoxicity of Quantum Dots and Gold Nanoparticles Using Cell-Based Impedance Spectroscopy
(5487 – 5493) Analytical Chemistry 80, #14 (2008)
Abstract 

Gold nanoparticles in delivery applications
(1307-1315) Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews 60 #11 (2008)

Graphene   

          See Carbon Materials page.

Graphite Nanoparticles
          See Graphite page.

7/18/2008

Conducting Film from Graphite Oxide Nanoplatelets and Poly(acrylic acid) by Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembly
(4800 – 4805) Langmuir 24 #9 (2008)
Abstract 

Grafting 

7/18/2008

A Versatile Method for Grafting Polymers on Nanoparticles
(5319 – 5323) Langmuir 24 #10 (2008)
Abstract 

Hydrogel Microparticles    

Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles

Hyperbranched Copolymers

          See Star Copolymers page.

Immobilization

Imprinted Nanoparticles

Indium Nanoparticles   

Interfaces

Iridium Nanoparticles    

Iron (Fe) Nanoparticles

Also see Iron Oxide Nanoparticles.

7/18/2008

The role of gamma-iron nanoparticulates in the growth of carbon nanotubes
(# 013103) Applied Physics Letters 93 #1 (2008)
Abstract

Iron Oxide Nanoparticles

7/18/2008

Bacteria-Mediated Precursor-Dependent Biosynthesis of Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide and Iron Sulfide Nanoparticles
(5787 – 5794) Langmuir 24 #11 (2008)
Abstract 

Synthesis of Complexable Fluorescent Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (FL SPIONs) and Cell Labeling for Clinical Application 
(p 2512-2516)
Advanced Materials 20 #13 (2008)
Abstract  

Janus Particles

          See Janus Particles page

Lanthanum Nanoparticles

Latexes 

7/15/2008

7,399,805
Elastomer compositions based on filled latex

Lead (Pb) Nanoparticles     

Lead Sulfide (PbS) Nanoparticles

Lignin Nanoparticles   

Liposomes

7/18/2008

Characterization of Novel Multifunctional Cationic Polymeric Liposomes Formed from Octadecyl Quaternized Carboxymethyl Chitosan/Cholesterol and Drug Encapsulation
(7147 – 7153) Langmuir 24 #14 (2008)
Abstract 

Magnesium Nanoparticles    

Magnetic Nanoparticles    

7/18/2008

Stability of Polydimethylsiloxane-Magnetite Nanoparticle Dispersions Against Flocculation: Interparticle Interactions of Polydisperse Materials
(5060 – 5069) Langmuir 24 #9 (2008)
Abstract 

Observation and modelling of capillary flow occlusion resulting from the capture of superparamagnetic nanoparticles in a magnetic field
(3960-3965) Chemical Engineering Science 63  #15 (2008)

Adsorption-Induced Magnetization of PbS Self-Assembled Nanoparticles on GaAs 
(p 2552-2555)
Advanced Materials 20 #13 (2008)
Abstract

Multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles for targeted imaging and therapy
(1241-1251) Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews 60 #11 (2008)

Magnetic nanoparticles in MR imaging and drug delivery
(1252-1265) Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews 60 #11 (2008)

Manganese Nanoparticles    

7/18/2008

Electrostatic Layer-by-Layer Deposition and Electrochemical Characterization of Thin Films Composed of MnO2 Nanoparticles in a Room-Temperature Ionic Liquid
(3602 – 3610) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract

Mechanical Properties

Melting

Metal Nanoparticles  

Micelles  

7/18/2008

Self-Assembly Process of Different Poly(oxystyrene)-Poly(oxyethylene) Block Copolymers: Spontaneous Formation of Vesicular Structures and Elongated Micelles
(7107 – 7116) Langmuir 24 #14 (2008)
Abstract

Superlattice Formation in Binary Mixtures of Block Copolymer Micelles
(6247 – 6253) Langmuir 24 #12 (2008)
Abstract  

Fast Release of Lipophilic Agents from Circulating PEG-PDLLA Micelles Revealed by in Vivo Förster Resonance Energy Transfer Imaging
(5213 – 5217) Langmuir 24 #10 (2008)
Abstract 

Mesophase Separation in Polyelectrolyte-Mixed Micelle Coacervates
(4544 – 4549) Langmuir 24 #9 (2008)
Abstract 

Synthesis and Applications of Shell Cross-Linked Thermoresponsive Hybrid Micelles Based on Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate)-b-poly(methyl methacrylate)
(4564 – 4570) Langmuir 24 #9 (2008)
Abstract 

Micellization of PEO/PS Block Copolymers at the Air/Water Interface: A Simple Model for Predicting the Size and Aggregation Number of Circular Surface Micelles
(3699 – 3708) Langmuir 24 #8 (2008)
Abstract 

Core-Shell-Corona Micelles by PS-b-P2VP-b-PEO Copolymers: Focus on the Water-Induced Micellization Process
(3009 – 3015) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract 

Stabilized Micelles of Amphoteric Polyurethane Formed by Thermoresponsive Micellization in HCl Aqueous Solution
(3122 – 3126) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract 

Microemulsions: See Emulsions page. 

Microfibers

See Nanofibers page.

Microgel Nanoparticles   

Miniemulsion Polymerization: See Emulsions page. 

Molybdenum Nanoparticles  

Monolayers      

Nanocapsules; Microcapsules

Nanoclusters

See Aggregates (Clusters)

Nanocomposite Nanoparticles

Nanocrystals; Microcrystals  

7/18/2008

Oligomeric PEG-Phospholipids for Solubilization and Stabilization of Fluorescent Nanocrystals in Water
(3016 – 3019) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract 

Structural Details of Cellulose Nanocrystals/Polyelectrolytes Multilayers Probed by Neutron Reflectivity and AFM
(3452 – 3458) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract 

Nanocubes

Nanodrops

Nanofibers

          See Nanofibers page.

Nanofluids

See Dispersions

Nano-onions  

Nanoparticle Coatings   

Nanopompoms; Micropompoms

Nanorods

7/18/2008

Electrowetting of Superhydrophobic ZnO Nanorods
(5091 – 5098) Langmuir 24 #9 (2008)
Abstract 

Gold Nanorod-Seeded Growth of Silver Nanostructures: From Homogeneous Coating to Anisotropic Coating
(3465 – 3470) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract  

The control of cell adhesion and viability by zinc oxide nanorods
(3743-3749) Biomaterials 29  #27 (2008)

Nanospheres, Microspheres

          Also see Controlled Release.

7/15/2008

7,399,486
Method of preparing mixed formulation of sustained release microspheres by continuous one-step process

7/18/2008

Surface Modification of Microspheres with Steric Stabilizing and Cationic Polymers for Gene Delivery
(7138 – 7146) Langmuir 24 #14 (2008)
Abstract 

Roughness of Microspheres for Force Measurements
(7528 – 7531) Langmuir 24 #14 (2008)
Abstract 

Quantitative Measurement of Nanoparticle Halo Formation around Colloidal Microspheres in Binary Mixtures
(6504 – 6508) Langmuir 24 #13 (2008)
Abstract 

Polyion-Induced Aggregation of Lipidic-Coated Solid Polystyrene Spheres: The Many Facets of Complex Formation in Low-Density Colloidal Suspensions
(6044 – 6049) Langmuir 24 #12 (2008)
Abstract 

Structural Colored Balloons Consisting of Polystyrene Microcapsules in Water
(3412 – 3416) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract

Hollow Silica Nanocontainers as Drug Delivery Vehicles
(3417 – 3421) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract

Direct Facile Approach to the Fabrication of Chitosan-Gold Hybrid Nanospheres
(3459 – 3464) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract  

Solvent/non-solvent sintering: A novel route to create porous microsphere scaffolds for tissue regeneration 
(p 396-406)
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research 86B #2 (2008)
Abstract

Monodisperse Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-Silica Microspheres: Synthesis and Assembly into Crystalline Colloidal Arrays 
(p 2616-2621)
Advanced Materials 20 #13 (2008)
Abstract  

Polymer Multilayer Microspheres Loaded with Semiconductor Quantum Dots
(p 1961-1968)
Advanced Functional Materials 18  #13 (2008)
Abstract

Nanotubes

See Nanotubes page.

Nickel Nanoparticles 

Palladium /Gold Nanoparticles

Palladium Nanoparticles

Paramagnetic Nanoparticles

7/18/2008

Superparamagnetic Nanoparticle-Polystyrene Bead Conjugates as Pathogen Capture Mimics: A Parametric Study of Factors Affecting Capture Efficiency and Specificity
(3493 – 3502) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract 

7/18/2008

Self-Assembly and Field-Responsive Optical Diffractions of Superparamagnetic Colloids
(3671 – 3680) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)

Particle Beds

Pigments; Dyes

          See Colorants page.

Plasmons  

Platelets   

Platinum Nanoparticles 

7/18/2008

Sensing of H2O2 at Low Surface Density Assemblies of Pt Nanoparticles in Polyelectrolyte
(5441 – 5448) Analytical Chemistry 80, #14 (2008)
Abstract  

Carbon Nanotubes Decorated with Pt Nanocubes by a Noncovalent Functionalization Method and Their Role in Oxygen Reduction 
(p 2579-2587)
Advanced Materials 20 #13 (2008)
Abstract

Polyamide Nanoparticles

Polyamine Nanoparticles

Polyaniline Nanoparticles

Polyelectrolytes

7/18/2008

Lubrication Properties of Bottle-Brush Polyelectrolytes: An AFM Study on the Effect of Side Chain and Charge Density
(3336 – 3347) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract 

Polyester Nanoparticles

Polyether Nanoparticles    

Polyethylene Nanoparticles

Polyfluorene Nanoparticles

7/18/2008

Swelling-Controlled Polymer Phase and Fluorescence Properties of Polyfluorene Nanoparticles
(5855 – 5861) Langmuir 24 #11 (2008)
Abstract

Polyimine Nanoparticles

7/18/2008

Self-Assembly of Poly(ethylenimine)-Capped Au Nanoparticles at a Toluene−Water Interface for Efficient Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering
(7178 – 7183) Langmuir 24 #14 (2008)
Abstract

Polylactic Acid Nanoparticles

7/18/2008

Characterization and Biological Evaluation of Paclitaxel-Loaded Poly(L-lactic acid) Microparticles Prepared by Supercritical CO2
(7432 – 7441) Langmuir 24 #14 (2008)
Abstract 

Polylactide-glycolide (PLGA) Nanoparticles

Polylactone Nanoparticles

Polyphenylene Nanoparticles

Polypyrrole Nanoparticles     

Polystyrene Nanoparticles 

7/18/2008

Interactions between a Polystyrene Particle and Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Surfaces in Aqueous Solutions
(7278 – 7284) Langmuir 24 #14 (2008)
Abstract 

Polyion-Induced Aggregation of Lipidic-Coated Solid Polystyrene Spheres: The Many Facets of Complex Formation in Low-Density Colloidal Suspensions
(6044 – 6049) Langmuir 24 #12 (2008)
Abstract 

Synthesis of Amphoteric Polystyrene Particles Using Mixed Initiators
(3801 – 3806) Langmuir 24 #8 (2008)
Abstract  

Structural Colored Balloons Consisting of Polystyrene Microcapsules in Water
(3412 – 3416) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract

Superparamagnetic Nanoparticle-Polystyrene Bead Conjugates as Pathogen Capture Mimics: A Parametric Study of Factors Affecting Capture Efficiency and Specificity
(3493 – 3502) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract 

Polysulfide Nanoparticles

Polythiophene Nanoparticles

Polyurethane Nanoparticles

7/18/2008

Stabilized Micelles of Amphoteric Polyurethane Formed by Thermoresponsive Micellization in HCl Aqueous Solution
(3122 – 3126) Langmuir 24 #7 (2008)
Abstract 

Porous Nanoparticles

Precipitation 

Protein Nanoparticles  

Prussian Blue Nanoparticles

Pyrolysis     

Reactions

Reactive Nanoparticles

Rhodium Nanoparticles

Rotaxanes

Ruthenium Nanoparticles  

Semiconductor Nanoparticles

Separations    

7/18/2008

Segregation of Ultrafine Particles in a Centrifugal Fluidized Bed Separator
(335-348) Advanced Powder Technology 19 #4 (2008)

Silca Nanoparticles

7/18/2008

Silica Nanoparticles at Interfaces Modulated by Amphiphilic Polymer and Surfactant
(7346 – 7353) Langmuir 24 #14 (2008)
Abstract

Synthesis of Ellipsoidal Hematite/Silica/Polymer Hybrid Materials and the Corresponding Hollow Polymer Ellipsoids
(5485 – 5491) Langmuir 24 #10 (2008)
Abstract

Enhancement of Shelf Life and Handling Properties of Drug Nanoparticles: Nanoscale Mixing of Itraconazole with Silica
(4717 – 4725) Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 47 #14 (2008)
Abstract 

Monodisperse Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-Silica Microspheres: Synthesis and Assembly into Crystalline Colloidal Arrays 
(p 2616-2621)
Advanced Materials 20 #13 (2008)
Abstract  

Mesoporous silica nanoparticles as controlled release drug delivery and gene transfection carriers
(1278-1288) Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews 60 #11 (2008)

Silicate Nanoparticles    

Silicon Nanoparticles 

Silicone Nanoparticles

Silver (Ag) Nanoparticles  *

7/18/2008

Biocidal Activity of Nanocrystalline Silver Powders and Particles
(7457 – 7464) Langmuir 24 #14 (2008)
Abstract 

In situ Synthesis of Oil Based Polymer Composites Containing Silver Nanoparticles
(698 – 704) Journal of Macromolecular Science Part A - Pure and Applied Chemistry 45 #9 (2008)

A Comparative Study of Galvanic Replacement Reactions Involving Ag Nanocubes and AuCl2- or AuCl4-
(p 2517-2522)
Advanced Materials 20 #13 (2008)
Abstract

Sizes  

Solutions     

Soot

See Carbon Materials page.

Sorption     

7/18/2008

Adsorption of the Protein Bovine Serum Albumin in a Planar Poly(acrylic acid) Brush Layer As Measured by Optical Reflectometry
(6575 – 6584) Langmuir 24 #13 (2008)
Abstract 

Adsorption of Organic Acids on TiO2 Nanoparticles: Effects of pH, Nanoparticle Size, and Nanoparticle Aggregation
(6659 – 6667) Langmuir 24 #13 (2008)
Abstract

Spraying       

Spray Pyrolysis    

Star Copolymers

          See Star Copolymers page.

Surfaces

Suspensions ; See Dispersions

Talc    

Thermal Properties 

Tin (Sn) Nanoparticles  

Titanium Nanoparticles

See also Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles.

Titanium Oxide (Titania) Nanoparticles

See also Titanium Nanoparticles.

7/18/2008

Adsorption of Organic Acids on TiO2 Nanoparticles: Effects of pH, Nanoparticle Size, and Nanoparticle Aggregation
(6659 – 6667) Langmuir 24 #13 (2008)
Abstract

Transport Properties    

Tungsten Nanoparticles  

Vanadium Nanoparticles

Zeolites

Zinc Nanoparticles

See also Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles.     

Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

See also Zinc Nanoparticles. 

7/18/2008

Surface Functionalization of ZnO Nanotetrapods with Photoactive and Electroactive Organic Monolayers
(5052 – 5059) Langmuir 24 #9 (2008)
Abstract  

The control of cell adhesion and viability by zinc oxide nanorods
(3743-3749) Biomaterials 29  #27 (2008)

Zirconium Nanoparticles  

Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles

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