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Efficient Separation of Dyes by Mucin: Toward Bioinspired White‐Luminescent Devices
Author(s) -
Hendler Netta,
Belgorodsky Bogdan,
Mentovich Elad D.,
Gozin Michael,
Richter Shachar
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201100529
Subject(s) - materials science , luminescence , biomaterial , nanotechnology , optoelectronics
Nature's ability to form stable and controllable host‐guest systems is exploited to construct a new type of robust matrix biomaterial, which is used for the formation of protein luminescent films and devices. This simple methodology involves the extraordinary capabilities of mucin proteins to host hydrophobic dyes. It is shown that large variety of luminescent films can be formed.