Issue 97, 2016

Self-assembling extracellular matrix proteins as materials for the condensation of silica nanostructures

Abstract

We describe a synthetic strategy to repurpose extracellular matrix protein binding domains to catalyse the condensation of silica nanostructures in water. By varying the amount of protein in solution, it is possible to control the production of amorphous silica towards a truly integrated bio-nanocomposite.

Graphical abstract: Self-assembling extracellular matrix proteins as materials for the condensation of silica nanostructures

Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
19 Aug 2016
Accepted
29 Sep 2016
First published
05 Oct 2016

RSC Adv., 2016,6, 95337-95341

Self-assembling extracellular matrix proteins as materials for the condensation of silica nanostructures

C. M. Gomes and L. F. Deravi, RSC Adv., 2016, 6, 95337 DOI: 10.1039/C6RA20911D

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