The present review paper deals with the development of catalytic systems in water in the
presence of micelles obtained by addition of surfactants, focusing on the effects of these …

Petroleum hydrocarbons are important energy resources. However, petroleum is also a
major pollutant of the environment. Contamination by oil and oil products has caused …

The successful assembly of large supramolecular structures infers a delicate balance
between reversible noncovalent interactions which are capable of undergoing correction …

Short synthetic peptide amphiphiles have recently been explored as effective
nanobiomaterials in applications ranging from controlled gene and drug release, skin care …

Gene therapy involves introduction of exogenous genetic materials into the cells in order to
correct a specific pathological condition. However, efficient delivery of the genetic materials …

Biosurfactants or microbial surfactants are surface-active biomolecules that are produced by
a variety of microorganisms. Biosurfactants have gained importance in the fields of …

Hemodialysis, the most common modality of renal replacement therapy, is critically required
to remove uremic toxins from the blood of patients with end-stage kidney disease. However …

Sepiolite and palygorskite are natural microfibrous clay minerals whose particular structural,
morphological and textural features are useful for the preparation of a wide variety of …

Many microorganisms are able to produce a wide range of amphipathic compounds, with
both hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties present within the same molecule which allow …

Streptococcus thermophilus has “Generally Recognized as Safe” status and is extensively
used for the manufacture of several important fermented dairy foods, including yoghurt and …