Advances in Biomembranes and Lipid Self-Assembly, Volume 37 provides a comprehensive compilation of recent developments in a field that is in a state of rapid growth as new experimental and theoretical techniques are used on many problems, both old and new. Topics covered include related applied areas, such as atmospheric science, astrophysics, surface physics, and laser physics, with timely articles written by experts. New chapters in this updated release include Engulfment of particles by vesicles containing curved membrane proteins coupled with active cytoskeletal forces, Interaction of cells with different types of nanostructured surfaces, Solid-supported lipid bilayer formation by solvent exchange, and more.

• Presents the work of international experts in the field
• Contains comprehensive articles that compile recent developments in a field that is experiencing rapid growth, with new experimental and theoretical techniques emerging
• Ideal for users interested in optics, excitons, plasmas and thermodynamics
• Covers atmospheric science, astrophysics and surface and laser physics, amongst other topics