Probing Antibody conformation and interactions with SAXS: Effects of Concentration and Salt
Biotherapeutics, particularly monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), are well-established therapies recognized for their...
SAXS: an efficient tool for studying the size and structure of small peptides
Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) is a versatile technique for analyzing small peptides in solution, offering detailed insights into their size, structure, and self-assembly.
Laboratory SEC-SAXS: a comprehensive approach to biological sample analysis
The structural and conformational stability of biological samples presents significant challenges due to...
Lamellae structure and crystallinity analysis of semicrystalline polymers
Polyvinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene (PVDF-TrFE) is a versatile piezoelectric polymer well-known and studied for its ferroelectric and pyroelectric properties.
Size distribution of Gold Nanoparticles
SAXS was employed to characterize various complex nanoparticle samples: monodisperse systems (with a narrow standard deviation or broad distribution) and bimodal mixtures with different ratios. Nanoparticles (NPs) are indispensable in numerous applications, ranging from coatings and cosmetics to drug delivery systems, where they are frequently employed even at exceptionally low…
Phase diagram of lipid nanoparticles obtained with SAXS
Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) have attracted considerable attention as promising drug carriers due to their biocompatibility and ability to encapsulate...
SAXS as a tool to study Lipid Nanoparticles
Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are one of the most exciting technologies in the drug delivery world. Previously used to study lipid nanoparticles and lipoplexes, small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) has proven to be an excellent technique for characterizing the structure of LNPs.
Cellulose nanocrystals under shear studied by SAXS
The structural evolution of cellulose nanocrystals under shear is monitored using two different SAXS set-ups In the last two decades, bio-based nanomaterials have attracted increasing research interest for applications in a multitude of industrial sectors. Moreover, with soaring oil prices and the rising consumer appeal toward sustainable products, market growth…
Shear alignment of Pluronic block copolymers
The structural evolution of P123 Pluronics was monitored and analyzed through shearSAXS measurements performed with the Xenocs Couette stage Poloxamers, also known under commercial names as Pluronics®, Synperonics® or Kolliphor® are a class of synthetic triblock copolymers that are composed of polyethylene oxide (PEO) and polypropylene oxide (PPO) blocks. They…
Shearing of clay minerals in suspension
Investigation of smectite suspension shear behavior through SAXS measurements performed with the Xenocs Couette stage Clay minerals are a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals that are commonly found in soils, sediments, and rocks. The most common types include kaolinite, illite, and smectite, each with its own distinct characteristics and uses.…