Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity: Key aspects for biomedical and technological purposes

Carmelo Corsaro, Domenico Mallamace, Giulia Neri and Enza Fazio

Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 2021, vol. 580, issue C

Abstract: In this review we discuss the role of hydrophilic/hydrophobic interplay in several processes involving water–surface interactions. For this purpose, we describe the self-organization architecture of biomacromolecules, the design of artificial biocompatible nano-devices able to deliver poorly water-soluble drugs, and the engineering of packaging materials capable to preserve food from water, dust, and microorganisms contamination. Material properties together with mutual-cooperative interactions play a crucial role to match the complexity of biological environments and desired functional products. Therefore, the comprehension and description of hydrophilic/hydrophobic interactions at molecular level represent the main steps towards the development of new biosystems with improved functionality.

Keywords: Water; Hydrogen bonding; Aqueous environments; Surface properties (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2021.126189

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