Rapid, Room-Temperature Synthesis of Anti-Bacterial Bio-Nano-Composites of Lysozyme With Amorphous Silica or Titania

Abstract

Lysozyme directs the formation of silica or titania nanoparticles under ambient conditions and is simultaneously entrapped while in the active bactericidal form. The ability to encapsulate an active antimicrobial protein within inorganic nanoparticles provides an opportunity to create bionanocomposite materials that resist bacterial activity, for use as broad spectrum antifouling materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 21, 2006
Accession Number
ADA444868

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  • Heather R. Luckarift
  • Jim C. Spain
  • Kenneth H. Sandhage
  • Matthew B. Dickerson

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  • Air Force Research Laboratory

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