Description :  This project targets the synthesis of nanoscale functional materials and their potential for applications in medical and biological areas. The goal is to develop methods for fabrication of useful composite materials based on principles of self-assembly and includes researchers in chemistry, physics, engineering, biomaterials, and pharmacology. The project includes three main parts: 1. Development of a fundamental approach for nano-construction of capsules. 2. Investigation of capsule loading/release properties for enzymes, drugs, and fluorescent sensing chemistry. 3. Functional evaluation of nano-encapsulated molecules to determine practical constraints. The results of this project will yield key information that will enable designs for new systems for sustained and targeted drug delivery, colloidal bio/nanoreactors, and novel nanoscale fluorescent probes.

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Principal Investigator:  Lvov, Yuri  --  Chemistry

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Funding Agencies:  National Science Foundation

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Amount Awarded:  $899,042

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Start Period:  09/01/2002

End Period:  08/31/2006