| Abstract: | Polymerizable phospholipids are organic monomers that are able to self-assemble into membranes. This is quite similar to the self assembly of naturally occurring lipid membranes found in biological systems. The polymerizable lipids can then be polymerized to stabilize these membranes. These stabilized structures have a number of different morphologies which offer a variety of technically attractive features. This article reviews the chemical and physical properties of these materials in terms of their technological applications. |
