ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal
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Structure of Confined Salivary Films
Abstract: Lubrication by saliva is a key factor in oral health and food consumption. It is know that salivary lubrication is mediated by the thin proteinaceous film i.e., the pellicle, which forms on any surface upon adsorption of saliva. However, the mechanisms behind the extraordinary lubricating performance of saliva remain unknown. While structural studies of adsorbed salivary films have given some insight into this aspect, the fact is that very little is known on the structure of confined salivary films, i.e. the really relevant system in the study of salivary lubrication. We propose to study this system by means of neutron reflectivity employing a recently developed surface force type apparatus that allows the investigation of confined thin films.
Principal Investigator: Dr Javier Sotres
Experimenter: Mr Ashton Stone
Experimenter: Dr Juan Francisco Gonzalez
Experimenter: Dr Rebecca Welbourn
Experimenter: Dr Stuart Prescott
Experimenter: Professor Rob Richardson
Experimenter: Dr Rob Barker
Experimenter: Miss Hannah Boyd
DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1810616
ISIS Experiment Number: RB1810616
| Part DOI | Instrument | Public release date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5286/ISIS.E.98000730 | INTER | 23 October 2021 | Download |
Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
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