Bio-inspired synthesis of chiral silver nanoparticles in mucin glycoprotein - The natural choice

Netta Hendler, Ludmila Fadeev, Elad D. Mentovich, Bogdan Belgorodsky, Michael Gozin, Shachar Richter

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Abstract

A method of synthesizing stable chiral Ag nanoparticles inside a natural mucin glycoprotein is demonstrated. The reaction is carried out without the help of an external reducing agent, by utilizing the reducing properties of the host mucin. A chiral spectrum is detected in the visible range, indicating the formation of a new type of chiral Ag nanoparticles-containing biomaterial.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7419-7421
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume47
Issue number26
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Jul 2011

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • General Chemistry
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Catalysis

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