Efficient separation of dyes by mucin: Toward bioinspired white-luminescent devices

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

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Abstract

Nature's ability to form stable and controllable host-guest systems is exploited to construct a new type of robust matrix biomaterial, which is used for the formation of protein luminescent films and devices. This simple methodology involves the extraordinary capabilities of mucin proteins to host hydrophobic dyes. It is shown that large variety of luminescent films can be formed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4261-4264
Number of pages4
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume23
Issue number37
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Oct 2011

Keywords

  • biocomposites
  • dye separation
  • host-guest interactions
  • light-emitting diodes
  • mucin proteins

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • General Materials Science

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