Colloidal Dispersions Overview
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What characteristic differentiates lyophilic colloids from lyophobic colloids?

  • Lyophilic colloids are formed by the association of small molecules, while lyophobic colloids are formed by the dispersion of larger particles.
  • Lyophilic colloids have a strong affinity for the dispersion medium, unlike lyophobic colloids. (correct)
  • Lyophilic colloids exhibit Brownian motion, while lyophobic colloids do not.
  • Lyophobic colloids require specific conditions for formation, while lyophilic colloids form spontaneously.

    • Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the formation of lyophilic colloids?

  • Lyophilic colloids typically form spontaneously due to the strong interaction between the material and the solvent. (correct)
  • Lyophilic colloids are always formed in aqueous dispersion media.
  • Lyophilic colloids require high temperatures and pressures for their formation.
  • Lyophilic colloids can always be formed in any solvent, regardless of the material's properties.

    • Which type of colloid is formed when amphiphiles associate with a larger aggregate in water or oil?

  • Association colloid (correct)
  • Hydrophobic colloid
  • Lyophilic colloid
  • Lyophobic colloid

    • If a substance forms a lyophilic colloid in water, will it necessarily form a lyophilic colloid in benzene?

    <p>No, because lyophilic colloid formation depends on the interaction between the material and the solvent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of solvent are hydrophilic colloids typically formed?

    <p>Polar solvents, like water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true about insoluble particles dispersed in a liquid medium that has a strong affinity for them?

    <p>The particles dissolve into individual molecules or ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why lyophilic colloids are typically NOT formed in aqueous solutions?

    <p>The interaction between particles and water is too strong, leading to dissolution rather than colloid formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a hydrophilic colloid?

    <p>Insoluble particles that are highly attracted to water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for the preparation of lyophobic colloids?

    <p>They require grinding or milling to reduce particle size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of colloids form intravenous fat emulsions?

    <p>Lyophilic colloids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the major types of association colloids?

    <p>Hydrosols.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do micelles behave in a dispersion medium of low concentration?

    <p>They have subcolloidal dimensions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typical environment exists in the core of micelles formed in an aqueous medium?

    <p>An oily environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true regarding the particles of hydrophobic colloids?

    <p>They need surfactants to remain stable and dispersed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of micelles?

    <p>Micelles consist of a fixed number of monomers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an insufficient concentration of surfactants affect the solubilizate?

    <p>It leads to precipitation of the solubilizate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is most likely to be solubilized in Adult Infuvite Multiple Vitamins for infusion?

    <p>Vitamin A palmitate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary advantage of microemulsions?

    <p>They do not require energy to remain stable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many surfactants are typically used in a microemulsion formulation to lower interfacial tension?

    <p>Two surfactants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In microemulsions, the amount of surfactant used is generally considered to be:

    <p>Relatively large</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Microemulsions are more appropriate as carriers for which type of drugs?

    <p>Lipophilic drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following inactive ingredients in Adult Infuvite is responsible for solubilization?

    <p>Cholecalciferol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of excessive surfactant concentration in a micelle system?

    <p>Potential toxicity to the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of liposomes?

    <p>They consist of an aqueous core surrounded by one or more bilayer membranes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of liposome is characterized by having multiple layers?

    <p>Multilamellar vesicle (MLV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of large unilamellar vesicles (LUV)?

    <p>They have limited stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does cholesterol play in liposome structure?

    <p>It contributes rigidity and reduces permeability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do water-soluble drugs typically reside within a liposome?

    <p>In the aqueous core.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is NOT true about small unilamellar vesicles (SUV)?

    <p>They are highly stable over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically limits the encapsulation efficiency of multilamellar vesicles (MLV)?

    <p>Their large size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is most commonly found in the membrane of liposomes?

    <p>Phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to amphiphiles when present in a liquid medium at low concentrations?

    <p>They exist separately and are of sub-colloidal size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what point do amphiphiles begin to form micelles in an aqueous medium?

    <p>When the critical micelle concentration is reached.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect on surface tension when the concentration of amphiphiles is below the critical micelle concentration (CMC)?

    <p>Surface tension substantially reduces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do amphiphiles go when added to a system above the critical micelle concentration (CMC)?

    <p>They form micelles in the bulk phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of environment do the hydrocarbon chains of micelles create?

    <p>A hydrophobic environment that shields from water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely outcome of using excessive amounts of surfactants in a micelle system?

    <p>It may lead to phase separation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a micelle, where will nonpolar and slightly polar solubilizates typically reside?

    <p>In the hydrophobic core of the micelle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as the Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC)?

    <p>The concentration of monomer at which micelles form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily determines whether a molecule will form micelles or liposomes?

    <p>Molecular shape and amphiphilicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which shape is associated with the formation of micelles?

    <p>Conical shape with a single tail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major factor necessary for drug release from liposomes?

    <p>Interaction with cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the Mononuclear Phagocyte System (MPS) have on liposomes after intravenous injection?

    <p>It may reduce their availability for non-MPS targets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical half-life range for liposomes in the bloodstream?

    <p>Minutes to hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the uptake of liposomes by the Mononuclear Phagocyte System always undesirable?

    <p>No, it can be beneficial in specific therapeutic scenarios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What parameter is crucial in determining the packing behavior of molecules forming micelles or liposomes?

    <p>Critical packing parameter (CPP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is less critical than molecular shape in determining micelle or liposome formation?

    <p>Concentration of the molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key distinction of particles in a hydrophilic colloid?

    <p>They are insoluble but extensively solvated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of methods are typically required to reduce the particle size for lyophobic colloids?

    <p>Specific physical or chemical methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the hydration of hydrophobic colloids?

    <p>They are not naturally hydrated and require stabilizers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary basis for the formation of micelles?

    <p>Amphiphilic molecules like surfactants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a microemulsion, as a type of association colloid?

    <p>A combination of oil and water phases with carefully selected surfactants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are liposomes primarily structured?

    <p>Based on phospholipid and polymer-based bilayer vesicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are intravenous fat emulsions classified in terms of colloid type?

    <p>Lyophilic colloids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the dynamic behavior of micelles?

    <p>They are dynamic entities with constant monomer exchange.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical size range for particles in a colloidal system?

    <p>1 - 1000 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compared to an equal volume of larger particles, what is a characteristic of the surface area of colloidal particles?

    <p>Significantly larger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common property affected by the size and shape of colloidal particles?

    <p>Boiling point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines if a material will form a lyophilic colloid?

    <p>Its affinity with a specific dispersion medium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of colloid is characterized by particles interacting significantly with the dispersion medium, and also covered by a solvent sheath?

    <p>Lyophilic colloids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consequence of the increased surface area of colloidal particles?

    <p>Unique properties and behavior compared to bulk materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a dispersion system with a range of particle sizes, what is true about the smaller particles?

    <p>They may lie within the colloidal range, if they are small enough.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a dispersion system?

    <p>Where one component is dispersed as particles/droplets throughout another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an aqueous dispersion medium, where do amphiphiles initially migrate?

    <p>To the air-water interface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the critical micelle concentration (CMC)?

    <p>The minimum concentration of monomers required to form micelles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Above the critical micelle concentration (CMC), where will additional amphiphiles added to the system go?

    <p>They will aggregate in the bulk phase forming micelles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Below the critical micelle concentration (CMC), how is the surface tension of the solution affected?

    <p>The surface tension is substantially reduced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do nonpolar solubilizates typically reside within a micelle?

    <p>In the hydrophobic core.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the solubility of water-insoluble substances change above the critical micelle concentration (CMC)?

    <p>The solubility increases due to their incorporation into micelles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to amphiphiles in a liquid medium when present at low concentrations?

    <p>They exist separately and are sub-colloidal in size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical size of a micelle in terms of the number of monomers it may contain?

    <p>Between 50-100 monomers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of stealth liposomes that allows them to evade the MPS?

    <p>They are coated with water-soluble polymers to create hydrated layers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following polymers is commonly used in the coating of stealth liposomes?

    <p>Polyethylene glycol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of using liposomes for drug delivery?

    <p>Rapid removal from the bloodstream by the MPS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do encapsulated drugs within liposomes compare to free drugs in terms of degradation susceptibility?

    <p>Encapsulated drugs are less susceptible to degradation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a stealth liposome and its associated half-life in the bloodstream?

    <p>Doxil with a half-life up to 55 hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a solubilizate when there is an insufficient concentration of surfactants?

    <p>It precipitates out of the solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following vitamins found in Adult Infuvite is primarily solubilized?

    <p>Vitamin A palmitate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of having excessive surfactants in a micelle system?

    <p>It can cause toxicity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many surfactants are typically needed in a microemulsion to lower the interfacial tension?

    <p>Two surfactants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of drugs are microemulsions more suitable for solubilizing?

    <p>Lipophilic drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary advantage of microemulsions compared to coarse emulsions?

    <p>Higher stability without energy input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following inactive ingredients helps in the solubilization process in Adult Infuvite?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structural component of liposomes?

    <p>Phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic makes microemulsions stable over time?

    <p>Spontaneous stabilization without energy input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of liposome is characterized by having a single layer and is efficient for tissue penetration?

    <p>Small unilamellar vesicle (SUV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one major advantage of large unilamellar vesicles (LUV)?

    <p>Ease of preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does cholesterol play in the structure of liposomes?

    <p>Enhances stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of the liposome do lipid-soluble drugs typically reside?

    <p>Lipid bilayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disadvantage is associated with multilamellar vesicles (MLV)?

    <p>Low encapsulation efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the structure of liposomes?

    <p>Spherical vesicles with an aqueous core surrounded by bilayer membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Colloidal Dispersions - Specific Aims

    • Dispersion systems consist of a dispersed phase (particles) within a continuous phase.
    • Colloidal systems have particles with sizes between 1-1000nm.
    • Some suspensions and emulsions contain particles spanning the colloidal and coarse particle ranges.
    • Colloidal particle shape and size affect properties like surface area, reactivity, optical properties, stability, sedimentation, diffusion, and electrical properties.
    • Colloidal particles have a much larger surface area compared to larger particles of equal volume, leading to greater reactivity.
    • Lyophilic colloids have a strong affinity for the dispersion medium.
    • Lyophobic colloids have little affinity for the dispersion medium and require a solvent sheath.
    • Association colloids form spontaneously into larger aggregates.
    • Lyophilic colloids can form in one liquid but not necessarily another, depending on the material and system.
    • Hydrophilic colloids are typically formed in polar solvents like water.
    • Hydrophobic colloids form in nonpolar solvents.
    • Insoluble particles with high affinity for the medium can form hydrophilic colloids.
    • Hydrophilic colloids swell in water and break into colloidal dimensions.
    • Hydrocolloids include natural polymers like starch and xanthan gum.
    • Lyophobic colloids require special preparation methods (like grinding or milling) for particle size reduction.
    • Lyophobic colloids are not naturally-hydrated by the medium and need stabilizers.
    • Intravenous fat emulsions are lyophobic colloids.
    • Association colloids include micelles, microemulsions, and liposomes.
    • Micelles are aggregates of amphiphiles. The core is hydrophobic and the exterior is hydrophilic.
    • Micelles form above a critical micelle concentration (CMC).
    • Liposomes are spherical vesicles with a hydrophobic core and hydrophilic exterior, composed of phospholipids.
    • Liposomes can carry both water-soluble and lipid-soluble drugs.
    • Factors influencing liposome drug release include interaction with cells, lipids of the liposome and cell membrane, endocytosis, and phagocytosis.
    • Stealth liposomes have water-soluble polymers that evade the immune system.

    Solubilization

    • Solubilization is the incorporation of water-insoluble/partially soluble substances into micelles in aqueous solutions.
    • Nonpolar substances reside in the center of the micelle.
    • Slightly polar substances are partially inside the micelle.
    • Amphiphilic substances reside partially on the surface and partially inside the micelle.
    • Excessive surfactant use can lead to toxicity; insufficient surfactant to micelle formation results in poor solubilization.

    Pharmaceutical Applications

    • Colloidal systems are used in many pharmaceutical applications, including drug delivery systems and excipients.
    • Some biotechnology drugs are in colloidal form.

    Nanotechnology and Nanoparticles

    • Nanotechnology deals with materials at the nanoscale.
    • Nanoparticles are materials with sizes in the nanometer range.
    • Several types of nanoparticles exist including those in Abraxane.
    • Binding albumin to low-solubility drugs like paclitaxel can enhance targeting to tumor cells through mechanisms that improve cellular uptake and reduce drug excretion.

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