Shape Morphology Research Articles

Excellent nitroarene reduction activity of ilmenite nanochips prepared by facile template-free hydrothermal synthesis

Aiming at demonstrating the highly-efficient catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP), we synthesized the ilmenite (FeTiO3) nanochips by using the facile template-free hydrothermal growth technique, and characterized their material properties and catalytic reduction activities. To investigate the effects of the hydrothermal reaction temperatures on the morphological, textural, and 4-NP reduction characteristics, the rhombohedral FeTiO3 nanochips were prepared at three different temperatures of 120, 150, and 180 °C. Among them, the FeTiO3 nanochips prepared at 180 °C displayed to possess more homogeneous distributions in their morphological shape and average size, compared to those of other samples. Furthermore, the high porosity (i.e., specific surface area: 95.3 m2/g, total pore volume: 0.1275 cm3/g) and the high charge transfer activity (Fe2+ + Ti4+ → Fe3+ + Ti3+) of the 180 °C-synthesized FeTiO3 nanochips enabled us to demonstrate the excellent 4-NP–to–4-AP reduction performances with a high reduction rate (∼91%) for a short reduction time (6 min). The results advocate that the FeTiO3 nanochips can be effectively utilized as a 4-NP reduction catalyst for future environmental technology.

An Urban Built Form and its Microclimate on Urban Heat Island - A Review

Many elements, such as meteorological factors and city features, contribute to the establishment of urban heat islands. The city parameters, such as low albedo materials, urban geometry, high density, anthropogenic heat, and the like, are the most important factors that are responsible for the formation of it. Urban climate is becoming a complex issue locally and globally. There are many variables such as built environment, design model, urban morphology, density, vegetation cover, building height, orientation, distance between buildings, amount of sunlight on the road surface, wind direction, etc. Street-level velocities play a role in creating the city’s thermal microclimate. This paper reviews previously published studies in this paper on the shape of built-up urban morphology and its microclimate on urban heat islands.

Diffusion mechanism in a sodium superionic sulfide-based solid electrolyte: Na11Sn2AsS12

Recently, in all solid-state batteries, sulfide-based solid electrolytes have received increased attention due to their high ionic conductivity, good mechanical features, and better chemical stability. Therefore, in the present study, we have synthesized a novel sodium superionic conducting sulfide-based inorganic solid electrolyte (Na11Sn2AsS12) using a solid-state reaction method. The prepared solid electrolyte (Na11Sn2AsS12) is characterized by different techniques such as x-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and linear sweep voltammetry to study its various properties such as structure, surface morphology, thermal stability, dielectric properties, ionic conductivity, and electrochemical stability window for sodium ion battery (SIB) applications. The XRD analysis confirms two coexisting phases—tetragonal and cubic, with phase fractions of 0.69 and 0.31, respectively. The SEM study reveals the irregular shape and dense morphology of the solid electrolyte. On the other hand, TGA shows that the prepared solid electrolyte is suitable for high temperature battery applications. The ionic and transport studies confirm that the synthesized Na11Sn2AsS12 is purely ionic in nature, with ionic conductivity found to be S cm−1 and negligible electronic conductivity ∼ S cm−1 at room temperature. Furthermore, the detailed ionic conduction mechanism is studied using temperature and frequency-dependent AC impedance analysis. In addition, the synthesized solid electrolyte Na11Sn2AsS12 exhibits a wide electrochemical window (∼7.0 V) and a high diffusion coefficient ( cm2 s−1) showing suitable electrolyte properties for solid-state SIB applications.

Abstract 6352: Ascites derived exosomes promote progression of advanced gastric cancers

Abstract Gastric cancer (GC) with peritoneal metastasis accompanied by a sequential buildup of malignant ascites currently has no curative therapy; accordingly, developing novel biomarkers is critical for reducing the severity of this disease. Recently, the significance of exosomes as a biomarker has gradually increased; exosomes act as a critical mediator of cell-cell intracellular communication in cancer progression. In this study, we characterized exosomes derived from ascites (ExoAscites) of four patients with GC; the high concentration of ExoAscites was observed with the morphology of round-cup shape. Our results showed that ExoAscites were actively endocytosed into cancer spheroid with time. The tropism of ExoAscites showed a predominance to GC rather than stromal cells.Furthermore, their importance on cancer invasiveness and angiogenesis are verified in the 3D microfluidic cancer spheroid model. Interestingly, tumor progression was gradually promoted by treatment with increasing ExoAscites concentrations. Collectively, these results support the view that exosomes from ascites fluids act as mediators of the tumor microenvironment, thus providing conditions favorable for future tumor progression. Citation Format: Sujin Hyung, Jihoon Ko, In-kyung Lee, Noo Li Jeon, Jeeyun Lee. Ascites derived exosomes promote progression of advanced gastric cancers [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2022; 2022 Apr 8-13. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2022;82(12_Suppl):Abstract nr 6352.

Role of Cr Doping on the Structure, Electronic Structure, and Electrochemical Properties of BiFeO3 Nanoparticles.

BiFe1−xCrxO3, (0 ≤ x ≤ 10) nanoparticles were prepared through the sol–gel technique. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using various techniques, viz., X-ray diffraction, high-resolution field emission scanning electron microscopy (HRFESEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL), dc magnetization, near-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy (NEXAFS) and cyclic voltammetry (CV) measurements, to investigate the structural, morphological, optical, magnetic and electrochemical properties. The structural analysis showed the formation of BiFeO3 with rhombohedral (R3c) as the primary phase and Bi25FeO39 as the secondary phase. The secondary phase percentage was found to reduce with increasing Cr content, along with reductions in crystallite sizes, lattice parameters and enhancement in strain. Nearly spherical shape morphology was observed via HRFESEM with Bi, Fe, Cr and O as the major contributing elements. The bandgap reduced from 1.91 to 1.74 eV with the increase in Cr concentration, and PL spectra revealed emissions in violet, blue and green regions. The investigation of magnetic field (H)-dependent magnetization (M) indicated a significant effect of Cr substitution on the magnetic properties of the nanoparticles. The ferromagnetic character of the samples was found to increase with the increase in the Cr concentration and the increase in the saturation magnetization. The Fe (+3/+4) was dissolved in mixed-valence states, as found through NEXAFS analysis. Electrochemical studies showed that 5%-Cr-doped BFO electrode demonstrated outstanding performance for supercapacitors through a specific capacitance of 421 F g−1 measured with a scan rate of 10 mV s−1. It also demonstrated remarkable cyclic stability through capacitance retention of >78% for 2000 cycles.

Improved linear and nonlinear optical properties of PbS thin films synthesized by spray pyrolysis technique for optoelectronics: An effect of Gd3+ doping concentrations

In the present article, the pure PbS and different concentrations of Gd doped PbS (Gd:PbS) films were developed using the spray pyrolysis route by growing thin films on the glass substrate. The estimated crystallite sizes were found from 15.5 to 20.8 nm for as-deposited films. The spherical shape morphology of grains was observed by FESEM. The obtained average grain sizes varied from 52.8 to 108.2 nm were obtained from the grain size distributions for 0.0, 0.5, 1.5, and 2.5 wt % Gd: PbS films, respectively. Extinction coefficients of as-deposited films were measured from 0.04 to 0.12 in the range of wavelength 200–2500 nm. Refractive indices of films were obtained from 5.4 to 1.22 in range of 200–2500 nm wavelength. The band gaps of 2.75, 2.64, 2.45, and 3.10 eV for 0.0, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.5 wt % Gd thin films were estimated using Tauc's relation respectively. The values of the dielectric constant, dielectric loss, and optical conductivity were recorded in the range of 1.32–29.6, 0.30–0.61, and 2.34 × 1014–3.08 × 1013 between 200 and 2500 nm wavelengths for as-deposited thin films respectively. The optimum values of linear susceptibility, non-linear susceptibility and refractive index were recorded in the range of 1.23–2.93, 5.21 × 10−10 - 120 × 10−10, 3.54 × 10−9 – 74.2 × 10−9 (esu) between 1.46 and 0.52 eV respectively for as-deposited thin films. The Gd: PbS thin films improve the physical properties and therefore, it becomes suitable candidature for the applications in optoelectronic devices.

Symmetrical comparison of crown size, morphology and gingival shape in maxillary incisors

Background: Maxillary anterior tooth proportion has special value in dental aesthetics. Restorative dentistry often involves correcting tooth size discrepancies. Therefore, dental biometrics should play an important role in the planning of an aesthetic restoration. Objectives: To assess and compare clinical crown dimensions and classify crown shape and gingival shape of the maxillary incisors in order to collect anatomical data on the anterior teeth of young population visiting the tertiary centre. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in department of Prosthodontics in November 2021 after getting ethical approval among dental students and patients attending the hospital, with permanent healthy dentitions. Impression of maxillary and mandibular arches were made with alginate and poured in dental stone. Measurement of maxillary central incisors was done for length and thickness with the digital vernier calliper. Convenience sampling was done. Data were recorded and analysis done with SPSS v.20. Results: The mean value of crown length, crown thickness, mesiodistal width of left central incisor was greater compared to the right side (Left vs Right: 9.01 ± 1.14 mm vs 9 ± 1.14 mm , 7.04 ± 0.67 mm vs 6.96 ± 0.61 mm, 8.25 ± 0.59 mm vs 8.20 ± 0.51 mm). Conclusion: Crown length and crown width of maxillary left central incisor were greater compared to maxillary right central incisor. Shape of maxillary incisors determines the shape of the gingiva. The average values of length and widths of the central incisors derived from this study can be a valuable template for prosthodontic and aesthetic planning.

Stretchable piezo‐electric energy harvesting device with high durability using carbon nanomaterials with different structure and their synergism with molybdenum disulfide

AbstractRecently, polymer composite based stretchable piezo‐electric energy harvesting device have attracted a great attention in composite industry. At laboratory scale, these piezo‐electric devices have ability to generate impressive voltage (~8 V) with high durability (>0.5 million cycles) depending upon nature of the material used in electrode and substrate. In this work, composites were prepared by mixing room temperature vulcanized silicone rubber (RTV‐SR) and nanofillers such as multi‐wall carbon nanotube (MWCNT), nano‐carbon black (nano‐CB), graphite nanoplatelets (GNP), in single or hybrid with molybdenum disulfide (MoS2). These fillers differentiate on basis of their structure ranging from 0‐dimensional (0‐D) to 3‐D. The effects of these structures on mechanical properties are demonstrated. Among them, MWCNT with 1‐D, tube shape morphology, high aspect ratio of 65 shows dominating mechanical properties even at 2 per hundred parts of rubber (phr) loading followed by nano‐CB, GNP at 8 phr and MoS2 at 2 phr. A synergistic effect in mechanical properties between hybrid fillers such as tensile strength and fracture strain was demonstrated. In the end, the composites were tested for piezo‐electric energy generation and durability cycles for the best candidate such as MWCNT was tested for up to 0.5 million cycles was demonstrated.

An Investigation Into Different Measurement Techniques to Assess Equine Proximal Hoof Circumference

Equine hoof conformation is integral to equine performance and soundness. Consequently, it is a major area of interest within the field of equine health. Researchers have measured several hoof shape parameters to study the hoof conformation. Proximal hoof circumference (PHC) is a primary hoof shape parameter, and its assessment may help to recognize the early stages of the development of changes in hoof morphology or poor hoof shape. Previous studies have mainly used a measuring tape to measure PHC. However, some doubts still exist regarding the reliability, repeatability and accuracy of measuring tape in this context. The current study conducted a technical comparison between the measuring tape and two alternative methods of 3D scanning and photogrammetry to measure PHC. Five equine limbs were collected from five adult horses, and the PHC of the limbs was measured using these three methods. The 3D scanner method was considered to be the highest accuracy and the reference for method comparisons. Pairwise correlations between the 3D scanner and the other two methods were conducted using a linear mixed model. The measuring tape and photogrammetry tended to overestimate the mean PHC compared to the 3D scanner by 0.96 mm (P > .05) and 2.2 mm (P < .05), respectively. In addition, an excellent interrater and intrarater correlation coefficient index was reported for the reliability of the tape measurements. The variation of the tape measurements was ±2 mm, which justified the use of measuring tape for PHC measurements in various clinical and horse management applications.

The role of population characteristics in the life cycle of residential neighborhoods in Ramadi City

The city is a changing living organism characterized by membership . activates , movement , growth and its membership is affected by a set of ecological variables that change in nature according to each stage of the cites growth . the competition , a series of social and residential mobility begins within the boundaries of the urban and space and the social space of the city itself , which makes the cites neighborhoods go through stages of development and growth in its physical variables represented in the size of population and their characteristics , the special space of its units , the price of land and the morphological shape of the neighborhood , as it begins with birth ( the emergence of the neighborhood ) then the youth ( maturity and stability in the residential neighborhood ) then the agene stage ( the resdantal neighborhood decays ) after which the stage of re – youth and recovery begins ( the stage of renewal and revitalization ) .

Morphological and morphometric features of indigenous chicken in Southwest Ethiopia

Morphological and morphometric characterization of indigenous chicken ecotypes were carried out in West-Omo zone of Southwest Ethiopia. Nine qualitative and fifteen quantitative traits were observed/ measured from 660 matured chickens of both sexes. The data was analysed using SPSS version 21 and SAS version 9.1. Majority of the qualitative and quantitative traits were significantly influenced by sex and agro-ecological zones. The predominant plumage color, feather distribution, shank color, skin color, ear-lobe color, eye color, head shape, comb type, and feather morphology were red (38.4%), normal (96.2%), yellow (45%), white (48.8%), red (42.1%), red (28.6%), flat plain (94.4%), single (64.7%) and normal (100%). The body weight of matured male chickens in highland, mid-altitude and lowland agro-ecologies was 2.1±0.02 kg, 2.2±0.05 kg, and 2.0±0.03 kg, respectively, while females weighed 1.4±0.01 kg, 1.5±0.00 kg, and 1.4±0.01 kg in highland, mid-altitude, and lowland agro-ecologies, respectively. Males were also superior to females in terms of body length (BL) values of 42.0 ± 0.19cm and 37.7 ± 0.06cm, respectively. The prediction of body weight could be based on regression equation y = -1.02 + 0.10 CC (chest circumference) for male and y= -1.26 + 0.07BL of hen in highland altitude, y = -1.06+ 0.11 CC of male and y= -0.78+ 0.05 BL of hen in mid-altitude and similarly y = -0.90 +0.10 CC in lowland male and y= -1.33 + 0.07 BL of lowland hen. Therefore, chest circumference for males and body length for females were the best variables to predict the body weight of chickens than other variables. The current finding shows there was heterogeneity in a population of indigenous chickens in the studied agro-ecology. This gives an opportunity for genetic improvement of indigenous chickens within a population.

Relationship between flightlessness and brain morphology among Rallidae.

Studies have suggested that the brain morphology and flight ability of Aves are interrelated; however, such a relationship has not been thoroughly investigated. This study aimed to examine whether flight ability, volant or flightless, affects brain morphology (size and shape) in the Rallidae, which has independently evolved to adapt secondary flightlessness multiple times within a single taxonomic group. Brain endocasts were extracted from computed tomography images of the crania, measured by 3D geometric morphometrics, and were analyzed using principal component analysis. The results of phylogenetic ANCOVA showed that flightless rails have brain sizes and shapes that are significantly larger than and different from those of volant rails, even after considering the effects of body mass and brain size respectively. Flightless rails tended to have a wider telencephalon and more inferiorly positioned foramen magnum than volant rails. Although the brain is an organ that requires a large amount of metabolic energy, reduced selective pressure for a lower body weight may have allowed flightless rails to have larger brains. The evolution of flightlessness may have changed the position of the foramen magnum downward, which would have allowed the support of the heavier cranium. The larger brain may have facilitated the acquisition of cognitively advanced behavior, such as tool-using behavior, among rails.

Morphology and Compressive Property of 3D-printed 3-pointed Star Shape Prepared Using Lightweight Thermoplastic Polyurethane

Morphology and Compressive Property of 3D-printed 3-pointed Star Shape Prepared Using Lightweight Thermoplastic Polyurethane

Highly regioselective tandem hydroformylation of substituted styrene using Iminophosphine rhodium complex immobilized on carbon

With an exponential increase in fossil fuel consumption and an increasing demand for carbon-based materials, it draws the attention of researchers to seek alternative carbon sources. Herein, we report the sustainable route for the synthesis of ionic carbon from bio-derived sugarcane-waste (Bagasse) and further anchoring with iminophosphine rhodium complex (Rh@BCNP) and utilized for tandem hydroformylation reaction. The SEM analysis confirms the formation of spherical shape morphology of carbon with sizes ranging from 30-150 nm. The successful functionalization of the iminophosphine rhodium complex on the carbon surface was determined by XPS, TEM, FE-SEM, 31P NMR, 13C CP-MAS-NMR, and FTIR analysis. Furthermore, ICP-OES analysis confirms the presence of 0.307 mmoles/g of Rh and 0.484 mmoles/g of P on the carbon surface. Rh@BCNP catalyst is the best combination of triphenylphosphine ligand, imine, and rhodium metal, resulting in hybrid material with some acidic properties of carbon that favour the selectivity towards linear products. Rh@BCNP showed remarkable catalytic performance under moderate reaction conditions (80 °C, 40 bar (CO + H2)) in 5 h. This sharp divergence from other methods leading to linear amines and acetals results in a novel atom economic approach to synthesize pharmaceuticals and industrial products. The Rh@BCNP catalyst gave recyclability up to five cycles.

Hydrotropic Solvents Used For Extraction Techniques Of Barleria Elegans L. Leaves

Plant species belonging to the family Acanthaceae are globally known to possess various medicinal properties and have cultural and economic importance in both traditional medicine and horticulture. They are important to both animals and humans and are used as food or for ornamental purposes worldwide. Barleria is the third largest genus in the family Acanthaceae. A few of the highly important and reported species of Barleria include B. prionitis, B. cristata, B. grandiflora, and B. lupulina. The flowers, leaves, stems, roots, and seed extracts of plants belonging to this genus are rich in bioactive compounds and have exhibited significant medicinal potential for the treatment of various ailments and infections. Hydrotropic agents are stated as ionic organic salts which help to increase or decrease the solubility of solute in a given solvent via ‘salt in’ or ‘salt out’ effects, respectively. Salts which show ‘salt in’ of non-electrolytes are called “hydrotropic salts” and the phenomenon is known as “hydrotropism. There are about 45,000 plant species in India, with concentrated hotspots in the region of Eastern Himalayas.Entire plants of Barleriaelegans collected from Shrinathji Institute of pharmacy, Nathdwara and the plant was authenticated by Dr. R.L. Bhardwaj. The leaves of Barleriaelegans plant was characterized by its morphological features like colour, shape, size and surface characteristics has been studies. The plant materials (500gm) were initially defatted with petroleum ether and then extracted with blends RP-1 to RP-6 using a Soxhlet apparatus. The yield of the plant extracts measured about 20 g each after evaporating the solvent using water bath. As per result of TLC, we found that the hydrotropic blends solution aurecoferindly and cost effective method for the extraction purpose. All the phytoconstitutents which was earlier reported in previous literature by the use of organic solvents which were also present for the use of hydrotropic solvents.

Phytochemical Screening of Barleria Prionitis L Leaves Using Hydrotropic Solvents

Hydrotropic agents are stated as ionic organic salts which help to increase or decrease the solubility of solute in a given solvent via ‘salt in’ or ‘salt out’ effects, respectively. Salts which show ‘salt in’ of non-electrolytes are called “hydrotropic salts” and the phenomenon is known as “hydrotropism. There are about 45,000 plant species in India, with concentrated hotspots in the region of Eastern Himalayas. Entire plants of Barleriaprionitis L. collected from Shrinathji Institute of pharmacy, Nathdwara and the plant was authenticated by Dr. R.L. Bhardwaj. The leaves of Barleria Prionitis L plant was characterized by its morphological features like colour, shape, size and surface characteristics has been studies. The plant materials (1 kg) were initially defatted with petroleum ether and then extracted with blends RP-1 to RP-6 using a Soxhlet apparatus. The yield of the plant extracts measured about 20 g each after evaporating the solvent using water bath. As per result of HPTLC, we found that the hydrotropic blends solution aur ecoferindly and cost effective method for the extraction purpose. All the phytoconstitutents which was earlier reported in previous literature by the use of organic solvents which were also present for the use of hydrotropic solvents.

Three new species of Bredia (Sonerileae, Melastomataceae) from the Sino-Vietnamese border area.

Brediabullata, B.enchengensis, and B.nitida (Sonerileae, Melastomataceae), three species occurring in Sino-Vietnamese limestone karst regions, are described as new. Molecular phylogenetic analyses and morphological divergence indicate that these species are well separated from their close relatives in Bredia, justifying their recognition as distinct species. Brediabullata is unique in its interveinal areas prominently bullate each with an apical seta, a character otherwise never recorded in the genus. Bredianitida resembles B.malipoensis in habit, leaf shape, and inflorescence morphology, but differs in the glabrescent and nitid adaxial leaf surface (vs. densely pubescent and subvelvety), ovate-elliptic or elliptic calyx lobes (vs. triangular to semiorbicular), and white petals (vs. purplish-red). Brediaenchengensis is closest to B.longiradiosa, but easily recognized by its prostrate habit (vs. erect), the yellowish-green, membranous and fragile leaves (vs. green or dark green, papery), and white anthers (vs. pink to purplish). These new discoveries show that further botanical exploration is warranted in the remote Sino-Vietnamese bordering region.

Dancing drives evolution of sexual size dimorphism in manakins.

Body size mediates life history, physiology and inter- and intra-specific interactions. Within species, sexes frequently differ in size, reflecting divergent selective pressures and/or constraints. Both sexual selection and differences in environmentally mediated reproductive constraints can drive sexual size dimorphism, but empirically testing causes of dimorphism is challenging. Manakins (Pipridae), a family of Neotropical birds comprising approximately 50 species, exhibit a broad range of size dimorphism from male- to female-biased and are distributed across gradients of precipitation and elevation. Males perform courtship displays ranging from simple hops to complex aerobatic manoeuvres. We tested associations between sexual size dimorphism and (a) agility and (b) environment, analysing morphological, behavioural and environmental data for 22 manakin species in a phylogenetic framework. Sexual dimorphism in mass was most strongly related to agility, with males being lighter than females in species performing more aerial display behaviours. However, wing and tarsus length dimorphism were more strongly associated with environmental variables, suggesting that different sources of selection act on different aspects of body size. These results highlight the strength of sexual selection in shaping morphology-even atypical patterns of dimorphism-while demonstrating the importance of constraints and ecological consequences of body size evolution.

Formation of diblock copolymer nanoparticles: Theoretical aspects

We explore the shape and internal structure of diblock copolymer (di-BCP) nanoparticles (NPs) by using the Ginzburg-Landau free-energy expansion and the dynamic self-consistent field theory (DSCFT). The self-assembly of di-BCP lamellae confined in emulsion droplets can form either ellipsoidal or onion-like NPs. The corresponding inner structure is a lamellar phase that is either perpendicular to the ellipsoid long axis (L⊥) or forms a multi-layer concentric shell (C∥), respectively. We focus on the effects of the interaction parameters between the A and B monomers χ, and polymer/solvent χPS, as well as the NP size on the nanoparticle shape and internal morphology. The aspect ratio (lAR), defined as the length ratio between the long and short axes, is used to characterize the overall NP shape. Our results show that when the solvent is neutral towards the two blocks, the ratio lAR increases as χ increases, indicating that the NP becomes more elongated. Likewise, decreasing χPS or increasing the NP size also results in a more elongated NP. Furthermore, as the solvent preference towards one of the A or B blocks increases, the NP undergoes a shape transition from a striped ellipsoid (L⊥) to onion-like sphere (C∥). Our results are in good agreement with previous experiments, and some of the predictions could be tested in future experiments.

A new lipid complex has micelle and bicelle-like properties

•1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, DMPC, complexes were prepared with pentaethylene glycol n-octyl ether, C8E5•Various q values were sampled between 0.05 and 0.5, a parameter used to describe DMPC bicellar complexes.•DMPC-C8E5 lipid complexes were characterized using a combination of light-scattering and modeling methods to determine shape morphology.•31P-NMR analysis of DMPC in both C8E5 complexes and DMPC/DHPC bicelles shows bilayer-like properties•DMPC-C8E5 complexes adopted a spherical-shaped micellar structural morphology.