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Title

Phytoglycogen Nanoparticles: Exciting Science And Promising Technologies From Nature

Authors

John Dutcher - University of Guelph
Michael Grossutti - University of Guelph
John Atkinson - University of Guelph
Benjamin Baylis - University of Guelph
Hurmiz Shamana - University of Guelph
Eric Bergmann - University of Guelph
Jonathan Nickels - Biology and Soft Matter Division and the Shull Wollan Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge
John Katsaras - Biology and Soft Matter Division and the Shull Wollan Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge

Abstract

Nature offers amazing examples of nanostructured molecules and materials. We describe the unique structure, hydration and applications of naturally occurring phytoglycogen nanoparticles.