Fabrication of cotton fabrics using family III cellulose-binding domain for enhanced surface properties

Abstract

Surface functionalization of cellulosic materials using affinity binding macrobiomolecules is examined. Naturally evolved CBD_III from Clostridium thermocellum is showed efficient binding onto cotton fabrics, resulting in surfaces affording excellent water and contamination resistance. These results reveal a promising approach to fabricating biomaterials using interfacial assembling properties of biomolecules.