Genetically Programmed Regioselective Immobilization of Enzymes in Biosilica Microparticles
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202000442
Abstract: Diatoms are single‐celled microalgae that produce a large variety of hierarchically porous, silica‐based microparticles as cell wall material. The presence of genetically encoded silica nanopatterns endows the biosilica with favorable properties for a wide range… read more here.
Keywords: regioselective immobilization; programmed regioselective; immobilization enzymes; biosilica ... See more keywords
Diatom biosilica: Source, Physical-chemical characterization, modification, and application.
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DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202100981
Abstract: Growing research interest in the use of diatomaceous biosilica results from its unique properties, such as chemical inertness, biocompatibility, high mechanical and thermal stability, low thermal conductivity, homogeneous porous structure with a large specific surface.… read more here.
Keywords: application; biosilica source; diatom biosilica; source physical ... See more keywords
A hybrid biomaterial of biosilica and C-phycocyanin for enhanced photodynamic effect towards tumor cells.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2020.09.049
Abstract: Intricate mesoporous biosilica has many biomedical applications as a nanocarrier. However, its potential use in photodynamic therapy (PDT) has received little attention. This work reports the first fabrication of bio-engineered materials by covalently conjugating C-phycocyanin… read more here.
Keywords: photodynamic effect; biosilica; hybrid biomaterial; biomaterial biosilica ... See more keywords
Preparation and characterisation of biosilica from teff (eragrostis tef) straw by thermal method
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DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2017.06.100
Abstract: Abstract Biosilica was synthesised via thermal method from teff ( Eragrostis tef ) straw, an African agricultural waste, at three different ashing temperatures. Raw teff, characterised by various method, was subjected to thermal decomposition in… read more here.
Keywords: biosilica; eragrostis tef; teff eragrostis; method ... See more keywords
Photonic Nano-/Microstructured Diatom Based Biosilica in Metal Modification and Removal—A Review
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15196597
Abstract: The siliceous exoskeletal shells of diatoms, commonly known as frustules, have drawn attention because of their photoluminescence property and high volume to surface area. Photonic biosilica can also enhance the plasmonic sensitivity of nanoparticles. Because… read more here.
Keywords: biosilica metal; based biosilica; diatom based; biosilica ... See more keywords