Abstract
Silicatein, a hydrolytic protein encountered in marine sponges, was immobilized on maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) nanoparticles that were surface functionalized with a reactive mulfunctional polymer. This polymer carries an anchor group based on dopamine which is capable of binding to the γ-Fe2O3 surface and a reactive functional group which allows binding of various biomolecules onto inorganic nanoparticles. This functional nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) group allows immobilization of His-tagged silicatein on the surface of the γ-Fe2Os nanoparticles. The surface-bound protein retains its native hydrolytic activity to catalyze formation of silica through copolymerization of alkoxysilanes Si(OR)4. Functionalization of the magnetic nanoparticles and the architecture of the SiO2-coated γ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles was confirmed by TEM studies as well as by FT-IR and optical microscopy.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3567-3573 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Chemistry of Materials |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 10 Jun 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- General Chemical Engineering
- Materials Chemistry
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