Depletion theory and the precipitation of protein by polymer

Details Depletion theory and the precipitation of protein by polymer Depletion theory and the precipitation of protein by polymer

2008-07-31

arxiv.org/abs/0807.4997v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Soft Condensed Matter

4 pages, 1 figure

Scientific paper

The depletion theory of nanoparticles immersed in a semidilute polymer solution is reinterpreted in terms of depleted chains of polymer segments. Limitations and extensions of mean-field theory are discussed. An explicit expression for the interaction between two small spheres is derived. The depletion free energy for a particle of general shape is given in terms of the capacitance or effective Stokes radius. This affords a close to quantitative explanation for the effect of polymer on protein precipitation.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Depletion theory and the precipitation of protein by polymer does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Depletion theory and the precipitation of protein by polymer, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Depletion theory and the precipitation of protein by polymer will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-363409