Polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) capsules are introduced as versatile magne
tic carrier systems. Superparamagnetic magnetite is mounted to the multilay
er shell itself or is a component of the capsule interior. The PEM is forme
d at different (decomposable) colloidal templates, e.g. melamine formaldehy
de resin, glutaraldehyde fixed red blood cells, emulsion oil droplets. The
results are illustrated by transmission electron microscopy and confocal la
ser scanning microscopy. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved
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