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Polymer–Nanotube–Enzyme Composites as Active Antifouling Films
Author(s) -
Asuri Prashanth,
Karajanagi Sandeep S.,
Kane Ravi S.,
Dordick Jonathan S.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
small
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.785
H-Index - 236
eISSN - 1613-6829
pISSN - 1613-6810
DOI - 10.1002/smll.200600312
Subject(s) - biofouling , fouling , carbon nanotube , materials science , nanocomposite , polymer , nanotube , biofilm , composite material , nanotechnology , chemical engineering , chemistry , membrane , biochemistry , biology , bacteria , engineering , genetics
Foul play: The design of antifouling surfaces based on functional nanocomposites that incorporate enzymes is described. In particular, films containing protease–carbon‐nanotube conjugates (see image) are highly functional in preventing protein fouling. Such antifouling activity may prevent the buildup of biofilms on ship hulls, bioreactors, oil pipelines, and other surfaces prone to contamination.