Peptide-/protein-mediated nano-bio interface and its applications

Chemistry at the nano-bio interface.

The interface of biology and inorganic materials represents one of the fastest growing and most promising areas of nanotechnology. The fifth issue of JACS Select contains 22 Communications and Articles from 2008 and early 2009 that illustrate the breadth and creative energy of this young field. Although the use of colloidal particles of metals and semiconductors as pigments dates back many cent...

Elastic theory of low-dimensional continua and its applications in bio- and nano-structures

Elastic theory of low-dimensional continua and its applications in bio-and nano-structures This review presents the elastic theory of low-dimensional (one-and two-dimensional) continua and its applications in bio-and nano-structures. First, the curve and surface theory, as the geometric representation of the low-dimensional continua , is briefly described through Cartan moving frame method. The...

ERRATUM: Interlayer Water Regulates the Bio-nano Interface of a β-sheet Protein stacking on Graphene

Interlayer Water Regulates the Bio-nano Interface of a β-sheet Protein stacking on Graphene

Using molecular dynamics simulations, we investigated an integrated bio-nano interface consisting of a β-sheet protein stacked onto graphene. We found that the stacking assembly of the model protein on graphene could be controlled by water molecules. The interlayer water filled within interstices of the bio-nano interface could suppress the molecular vibration of surface groups on protein, and ...

Nano‐hydroxyapatite and its contemporary applications

Combination of nano‐sized hydroxyapatite (nHA) with restorative materials like glass ionomer cement and composite resins has been reported recently in 2011. The documented effects of these nano‐sized particles on the chemistry of these materials include increased biocompatibility and mechanical strength. nHA has been utilized for various applications like pulp capping agent, root canal sealer, ...