Discrete Nanoscale Distribution of Hair Lipids Fails to Provide Humidity Resistance

    August 2020 in “ Analytical chemistry ”
    Lucien Bildstein, Ariane Deniset‐Besseau, Isabelle Pasini … Nawel Baghdadli
    Studysummary This study observed that lipids in human hair accumulate in specific areas and do not significantly impact water permeability, highlighting the utility of AFMIR for studying complex biomaterials.
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