Abstract: A new class of microwires and a method for their assembly from suspensions of metallic nanoparticles in water under the influence of dielectrophoretic forces. The wires are formed in the gaps between planar electrodes in an alternating current (AC), allowing manipulation of the particles without the interference of electro-osmotic and electro-chemical effects resent in direct current (DC) systems. The structures created cover a new size domain of microwires of micrometer diameter and millimeter to centimeter length, closing the gap between tradition metallic wires and the more recently synthesized nanowires and carbon tubes. The wires have good Ohmic conductance and their thickness, conductivity, and fractal dimension can be controlled by varying the frequency and voltage of the applied field.

Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical composition comprising a lipophilic oligosaccharide antibiotic in a substantially monomeric form.

Abstract: The invention is a sensor for the presence of bio-specific (e.g., immunological) molecules. It is aimed to giving an alternative, highly advanced method for performing different tests for the presence of immuno-specific molecules in liquid environments such as body liquids, biological cultures, environmental samples, etc. Gold patterns are photolithoghraphyically fabricated onto glass substrates to form addressable electrodes of micron size. The sensor is assembled when colloidal particles from suspension are deposited dielectrophoretically in the microscopic gaps between the electrodes. The surfaces of these particles carry immuno-active binding sites that collect the target molecules. The sensor readout is accomplished by secondary tagging of the target molecules with colloidal gold and its enhancement by silver nucleation, which leads to short-circuiting of the electrodes. The device allows extreme miniaturization and direct electric readout.

Abstract: A microemulsion comprising: a functionalized hydrocarbon, an anionic surfactant, a diol having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms and water.

Abstract: A method of analyzing pharmaceutically useful suspensions of lipophilic oligosaccharide antibiotics by QLS is disclosed.

Abstract: Aqueous microemulsions are described which are polymerized to produce a latex containing particles of organic polymer having recurring pendant perfluorinated organic side chains which have an average particle size of between 0.01 and 0.5 micrometers. The latex can be used to coat the surface of substrate structures, or to coat the pore walls of porous substrate structures.

Abstract: In this invention an aqueous colloidal dispersion of submicron size polymer particles is used to coat the internal structure that defines the pores of microporous substrates.

Abstract: Aqueous microemulsions are described which are polymerized to produce a latex containing particles of organic polymer having recurring pendant perfluorinated organic side chains which have an average particle size of between 0.01 and 0.5 micrometers. The latex can be used to coat the surface of substrate structures, or to coat the pore walls of porous substrate structures.

Abstract: Aqueous microemulsions are described which are polymerized to produce a latex containing particles of organic polymer having recurring pendant perfluorinated organic side chains which have an average particle size of between 0.01 and 0.5 micrometers. The latex can be used to coat the surface of substrate structures, or to coat the pore walls of porous substrate structures.

Abstract: The formation of spontaneous, thermodynamically stable vesicles from surfactant solutions is described. The vesicles comprise at least one single-chain, anionic surfactant and at least one single-chain cationic surfactant. Use of the vesicles in ultrafiltration treatment of water is disclosed.