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Functionalizing graphene with clay nanosheets as a protein carrier

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: In this work, a clay colloid of sodium montmorillonite nanosheets was uniquely selected as a functionalizing reagent to functionalize graphene materials. A model protein horseradish peroxidase was spontaneously adsorbed and loaded on the clay-functionalized graphene. The enzymatic protein on the clay-functionalized graphene displayed much higher enzymatic activity in comparison with the unfunctionalized one and those functionalized ones with other agents. The graphene functionalized with inorganic nanosheets of clay as a carrier for biomolecules may have many applications including sensors, nanocomposites, electrode materials and biofuel cells.

Source: Colloids and Interface Science Communications

DOI: 10.1016/j.colcom.2022.100618

Authors: Qiuping Wang, Meng Wang, Chenghong Lei, Liqiang Yan, Xiongzhi Wu, Lin Li

Institution: Guilin University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Graphene research and applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,250

Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China