Objective Research objectives and content Compositional properties of helix-forming polysaccharides (mainly carrageenan, amylose, as well xanthan and gellan) with surfactants/lipids are proposed to be investigated. Identification of the mechanisms involved and their consequences on structure-stability and on microscopic-macroscopic properties will be examined. This analysis is covered by a range of physicochemical techniques including NMR, small angle X-ray scattering, light scattering, optical rotation, calorimetry, rheology, cryo-TEM microscopy, time-resolved ellipsometry and field flow fractionation studies. Training content (objective, benefit and expected impact) The applicant will have the possibility of developing and enlarge his expertise in the field of the fundamental colloid and biopolymer science, and gain knowledge in the active area of surfactants/lipids as well as on research techniques. Nevertheless, the importance of developing (new) materials based on renewable resources, such as polysaccharides, in all applications is also receiving widespread recognition. This project will attempt to introduce a deep enough understanding of the molecular factors that govern the behaviour of largely unexplored mixed biomaterials. Links with industry / industrial relevance (22) Polysaccharides and surfactants/ lipids find extensive practical applications in industry. The new lines of research proposed towards multicomponents systems will be of a great practical importance for the development of novel applications with improved and controlled properties. Fields of science natural sciencesphysical sciencescondensed matter physicssoft matter physicsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsmicroscopyelectron microscopynatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculeslipidsnatural scienceschemical sciencesanalytical chemistrycalorimetrynatural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculescarbohydrates Programme(s) FP4-TMR - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of the training and mobility of researchers, 1994-1998 Topic(s) 0302 - Post-doctoral research training grants TC06 - Surface Science, Colloids & Heterogenous Catalysis Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships) Coordinator LUND UNIVERSITY Address 60,getingevagen 60 221 00 Lund Sweden See on map EU contribution € 0,00 Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all Not available Greece EU contribution € 0,00 Address See on map
