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Sharma B, Pérez-García L, Chaudhary GR, Kaur G. Innovative approaches to cationic and anionic (catanionic) amphiphiles self-assemblies: Synthesis, properties, and industrial applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2025; 337:103380. [PMID: 39732047 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2024] [Revised: 12/05/2024] [Accepted: 12/07/2024] [Indexed: 12/30/2024]
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Meeting the contemporary demand for the development of functional, biocompatible, and environment friendly self-assembled structures using efficient, cost-effective, and energy-saving methods, the field of colloids has witnessed a surge in interest. Research into cationic and anionic (catanionic) surfactant combinations has gained momentum due to their distinct advantages and synergistic properties in this context. Catanionic self-assemblies have emerged as promising contenders for addressing these requirements. Catanionic self-assemblies possess high stability, adjustable surface charge, and low critical aggregation concentration. This comprehensive review article distinguishes between cationic/anionic non-equimolar and equimolar ratio mixing formation of high-salt catanionic self-assemblies known as catanionic mixture and salt-free counterparts, termed ion-pair amphiphiles, respectively. It explores diverse synthesis techniques, emphasizing the roles of solvents, salts, and pH conditions and covers both experimental and theoretical aspects of state-of-the-art catanionic self-assemblies. Additionally, the review investigates the development of multi-responsive catanionic self-assemblies using light, pH, temperature, and redox, responsive cationic/anionic amphiphiles. It provides an in-depth exploration of potential synergistic interactions and properties, underscoring their practical importance in a wide range of industrial applications. The review explores challenges like precipitation, stability and identifies knowledge gaps, creating opportunities in the dynamic catanionic self-assembly field. It aims to offer insights into the journey of catanionic self-assemblies, from inception to current status, appealing to a broad audience invested in their scientific and industrial potential.
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- Bunty Sharma
- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Advance Study in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India; Division of Advanced Materials and Healthcare Technologies, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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- Division of Advanced Materials and Healthcare Technologies, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK; Departament de Farmacologia, Toxicologia i Química Terapèutica, Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l'Alimentació, Avda. Joan XXIII 27-31, Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain; Institut de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia UB (IN2UB), Universitat de Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Advance Study in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India; Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility (SAIF)/Central Instrumentation Laboratory (CIL), Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India.
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Advance Study in Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
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Decondensation of cationic gemini surfactant-induced DNA aggregates using triblock copolymer (PEO)20–(PPO)70–(PEO)20. Colloid Polym Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s00396-013-2954-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Bertin A. Polyelectrolyte Complexes of DNA and Polycations as Gene Delivery Vectors. ADVANCES IN POLYMER SCIENCE 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/12_2013_218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Dias RS, Linse P, Pais AACC. Stepwise disproportionation in polyelectrolyte complexes. J Comput Chem 2011; 32:2697-707. [DOI: 10.1002/jcc.21851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2011] [Revised: 05/11/2011] [Accepted: 05/12/2011] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Li T, Yang X, Nies E. A Replica Exchange Molecular Dynamics Simulation of a Single Polyethylene Chain: Temperature Dependence of Structural Properties and Chain Conformational Study at the Equilibrium Melting Temperature. J Chem Theory Comput 2011; 7:188-202. [PMID: 26606232 DOI: 10.1021/ct100513y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The conformational properties of a finite length polyethylene chain were explored over a wide range of temperatures using a replica exchange molecular dynamics simulation providing high quality simulation data representative for the equilibrium behavior of the chain molecule. The radial distribution function (RDF) and the structure factor S(q) of the chain as a function of temperature are analyzed in detail. The different characteristic peaks in the RDF and S(q) were assigned to specific distances in the chain and structural changes occurring with the temperature. In S(q), a peak characteristic for the order in the solid state was found and used to determine the equilibrium melting temperature. A detailed scaling analysis of the structure factor covering the full q range was performed according to the work of Hammouda. In the Θ region, a quantitative analysis of the full structure factor was done using the equivalent Kuhn chain, which enabled us to assign the Θ region of our chain and to demonstrate, in our particular case, the failure of the Gaussian chain approach. The chain conformational properties at the equilibrium melting temperature are discussed using conformational distribution functions, using the largest principal component of the radius of gyration and shape parameters as order parameters. We demonstrate that for the system studied here, the Landau free energy expression based on this conformational distribution information leads to erroneous conclusions concerning the thermodynamic transition behavior. Finally, we focus on the instantaneous conformational properties at the equilibrium melting temperature and give a detailed analysis of the conformational shapes using different shape parameters and a simulation snapshot. We show that the chain does not only take the lamellar rod-like and globular conformational shapes, typical of the solid and liquid states, but can also explore many other conformational states, including the toroidal conformational state. It is the first demonstration that a flexible molecule like PE can also take a toroidal conformational state, which is normally linked to stiffer chains.
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- Ting Li
- Polymer Research Division, Department of Chemistry, The Leuven Mathematical Modeling and Computational Science Centre (LMCC) and the Leuven Materials Research Centre (LMRC), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics & Chemistry, Center for Molecular Science, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun, Beijing 100080, Peoples' Republic of China, Laboratory of Polymer Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Polymer Research Division, Department of Chemistry, The Leuven Mathematical Modeling and Computational Science Centre (LMCC) and the Leuven Materials Research Centre (LMRC), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics & Chemistry, Center for Molecular Science, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun, Beijing 100080, Peoples' Republic of China, Laboratory of Polymer Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Polymer Research Division, Department of Chemistry, The Leuven Mathematical Modeling and Computational Science Centre (LMCC) and the Leuven Materials Research Centre (LMRC), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, B-3001 Heverlee, Belgium, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics & Chemistry, Center for Molecular Science, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun, Beijing 100080, Peoples' Republic of China, Laboratory of Polymer Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600MB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Dias RS, Pais AACC. Polyelectrolyte condensation in bulk, at surfaces, and under confinement. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2010; 158:48-62. [PMID: 20347064 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2010.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2009] [Revised: 02/05/2010] [Accepted: 02/14/2010] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In this review we discuss recent results from computer simulations based on coarse-grained polyion models representing aqueous solutions of polyelectrolytes. The focus will be directed to the conformation of the polyions and, in particular, their condensation in bulk, induced by multivalent ions and oppositely charged polyelectrolytes, at responsive surfaces and under confinement.
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- R S Dias
- Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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Blacklock J, Mao G, Oupický D, Möhwald H. DNA release dynamics from bioreducible layer-by-layer films. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2010; 26:8597-8605. [PMID: 20131916 PMCID: PMC2877163 DOI: 10.1021/la904673r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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DNA release dynamics from layer-by-layer (LbL) films is an important aspect to consider with regards to localized gene delivery systems. The rate of DNA release and the condensation state of DNA during release are of particular interest in the field of gene delivery. A hyperbranched poly(amido amine) (RHB) containing bioreducible disulfide bonds is used to form interpolyelectrolyte complexes with DNA during LbL film assembly. During film disassembly, DNA is released in physiologic conditions due to the reducing nature of the RHB. Uncondensed DNA deposited on the surface was compared to DNA condensed by RHB in polyplex form by using two types of LbL films, RHB/DNA/RHB and polyplex terminated films, RHB/DNA/polyplex. LbL films with up to three layers are used in order to facilitate high-resolution atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging. X-ray reflectivity, ellipsometry, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy are also used. The film disassembly, rearrangement, and release of molecules from the surface due to thiol-disulfide exchange is conducted in reducing dithiothreitol (DTT) solutions. Salt is found to accelerate the overall rate of film disassembly. Additionally, it was found that the polyplex layer disassembles faster than the DNA layer. The predominant intermediate structure is the toroid structure for the polyplex layer and the fiber bundle structure for the DNA layer during film disassembly. This study offers a simple means to modulate DNA release from LbL films by utilizing both condensed and uncondensed DNA in different layers. The study highlights nanostructures, toroids, and bundles as dominant intermediate DNA structures during DNA release from LbL films.
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- Jenifer Blacklock
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA.
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Ziebarth J, Wang Y. Coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations of DNA condensation by block copolymer and formation of core-corona structures. J Phys Chem B 2010; 114:6225-32. [PMID: 20411959 PMCID: PMC2877492 DOI: 10.1021/jp908327q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations are used to study the condensation of single polyanion chains with block copolymers composed of cationic and neutral blocks. The simulations are an effort to model complexes formed with DNA and cationic copolymers such as polyethylenimine-g-polyethylene glycol which have been used in gene delivery. The simulations reveal that increases in the cationic block length of the copolymer result in greater condensation of the polyanion. The ability of the complexes to form core-corona structures, with the neutral blocks of the copolymers forming a corona around a dense core formed from the charged beads, is investigated. The core-corona structure is shown to be dependent on both condensation of the polyanion chain and the length of the neutral block of the copolymer. Increasing the length of the cationic and neutral blocks of the copolymer both result in improvement in the core-corona structure. The internal structure of the complex core is shown to be a function of the architecture of the copolymer. Complexes formed from linear diblock copolymers have homogeneous cores with similarly arranged cationic and anionic beads; however, complexes formed with star-shaped copolymers have a layered core structure, with anionic beads found in the center of the cores.
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- Jesse Ziebarth
- Department of Chemistry The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152
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- Department of Chemistry The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 38152
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Davies ML, Burrows HD, Cheng S, Morán MC, Miguel MDG, Douglas P. Cationic Fluorene-Based Conjugated Polyelectrolytes Induce Compaction and Bridging in DNA. Biomacromolecules 2009; 10:2987-97. [DOI: 10.1021/bm9004996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Matthew L. Davies
- Departamento de Química, Universidade de Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal, and Chemistry Group, School of Engineering, and Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre, School of Engineering, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade de Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal, and Chemistry Group, School of Engineering, and Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre, School of Engineering, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade de Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal, and Chemistry Group, School of Engineering, and Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre, School of Engineering, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade de Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal, and Chemistry Group, School of Engineering, and Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre, School of Engineering, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade de Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal, and Chemistry Group, School of Engineering, and Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre, School of Engineering, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade de Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal, and Chemistry Group, School of Engineering, and Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre, School of Engineering, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom
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Jorge AF, Sarraguça JMG, Dias RS, Pais AACC. Polyelectrolyte compaction by pH-responsive agents. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2009; 11:10890-8. [DOI: 10.1039/b914159f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Gawęda S, Morán MC, Pais AA, Dias RS, Schillén K, Lindman B, Miguel MG. Cationic agents for DNA compaction. J Colloid Interface Sci 2008; 323:75-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2008.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2008] [Revised: 04/02/2008] [Accepted: 04/04/2008] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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