Sentences with phrase «between hydrophobic»

When the two regions make contact, they coalesce, and the tension between hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions creates a force that carries the entire spore into the air.

For example, the aquaporin protein - mediated flow of water across biological cell membranes is down to a balance between hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions with channel surfaces.

Not exact matches

A special feature of the model colloids made these findings possible: their softness can be tuned very finely over a large area by altering the length ratio between the hydrophilic and hydrophobic components of the molecule threads.

«Our Monte Carlo [statistical] simulations unveil how the kinetic competition between folding and aggregation is resolved by the «good» sequences» built - in protection against aggregation, due to their hydrophobic - hydrophilic pattern,» says Istrail.

A comparison of the simulations showed weaker interaction between hemicellulose and the modified lignin than with wild lignin, suggesting that hydrophobic lignin interacts less with hydrophilic hemicellulose.

The areas between the bumps are covered in a waxy substance that makes them water - repellant, or hydrophobic (water - fearing).

These layers, along with a hydrophobic insulating layer and hydrophilic grid, are sandwiched between electrodes.

With no voltage applied, the (colored) oil forms a flat film between the water and a hydrophobic (water - repellent) insulating coating of an electrode, resulting in a colored pixel.