Protein Adsorption on Materials and Its Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2021) | Viewed by 3538
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The protein adsorption at the solid–liquid interface has a long history, from the origin of life to modern high-performance materials for the industry. It is an old but exciting and active field of research thanks to the various applications to solve societal issues in energy, health or water treatment. Usually, protein adsorption is used as a simple route to improve or give properties to many types of materials, such as catalysts for waste matter degradation or biofuel production, biosensors, improving colloid stability, etc. Protein adsorption is sometimes banned, when it induces membrane fouling or a corona around the nanoparticles. Protein adsorption is also the first step in the response to artificial material in the case of the implants or nanoparticle injections. The broad range of types of protein and the lack of a typical behavior make it an endless topic.
The present Special Issue aims to offer a unique platform to discuss all the aspects of Protein Adsorption on Materials. We intend to cover broad applications involving protein adsorption on material, the protein corona, as well as strategies to reduce fouling by protein. We also aim for contributions on the more fundamental aspects of kinetics, the mechanisms of protein adsorption, as well as the impact on their structure and/or properties. Full articles, short communications, or reviews are welcome.
Assoc. Prof. Sebastien Balme
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- protein adsorption
- protein corona
- hybrid material
- enzyme immobilisation
- catalysis
- biosensor
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