How do Hydrophobic Interactions Affect Nanoparticle Stability?
Nanoparticle stability is significantly influenced by hydrophobic interactions. Hydrophobic regions on nanoparticles tend to avoid contact with water, leading to aggregation and formation of stable clusters. This aggregation can be controlled to tailor the properties of nanoparticles for specific applications, such as targeted drug delivery where controlled aggregation and disaggregation are crucial.
