Formation of layered titania and zirconia catalysed by surface-bound silicatein

Muhammad Nawaz Tahir, Patrick Théato, Werner E.G. Müller, Heinz C. Schröder, Alexandra Borejko, Simon Faiß, Andreas Janshoff, Joachim Huth, Wolfgang Tremel*

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Abstract

Silicatein immobilised on self-assembled polymer layers using a histidine-tag chelating anchor group retains its hydrolytical activity for the formation of biosilica, and catalyses the formation of layered arrangements of biotitania and biozirconia.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5533-5535
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number44
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 Nov 2005
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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