Influence of pristine SWNTs in supramolecular hydrogelation: scaffold for superior peroxidase activity of cytochrome c.
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چکیده
The influence of pristine SWNTs in supramolecular hydrogelation of amphiphilic dipeptide carboxylates is delineated. The developed SWNT-nanohybrids with notable mechanical strength act as a scaffold for superior peroxidase activity of cytochrome c in organic media.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chemical communications
دوره 48 67 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012