Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-active GFP-P4VP Core–shell Nanoparticles
Author ORCID Identifier
Erik Sarnello:https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8357-375X
Bethany Palen:https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4658-1700
Publication Title
Catalysts
E-ISSN
43987
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Bioactive core–shell nanoparticles (CSNPs) offer the unique ability for protein/enzyme functionality in non-native environments. For many decades, researchers have sought to develop synthetic materials which mimic the efficiency and catalytic power of bioactive macromolecules such as enzymes and proteins. This research studies a self-assembly method in which functionalized, polymer-core/protein-shell nanoparticles are prepared in mild conditions. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) techniques were utilized to analyze the size and distribution of the CSNPs. The methods outlined in this research demonstrate a mild, green chemistry synthesis route for CSNPs which are highly tunable and allow for enzyme/protein functionality in non-native conditions.
Publication Date
6-1-2020
DOI
10.3390/catal10060627
Keywords
Assembly, Core-Shell Nanoparticle, Immobilization, Polymer, Protein
Recommended Citation
Sarnello, Erik; Liu, Yuzi; Palen, Bethany; Sun, Elaine; Zuo, Xiaobing; Xu, Tao; and Li, Tao, "Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-active GFP-P4VP Core–shell Nanoparticles" (2020). NIU Bibliography. 351.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/niubib/351
Department
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
