Rapid, Room‐Temperature Synthesis of Antibacterial Bionanocomposites of Lysozyme with Amorphous Silica or Titania

Abstract

Caught in its own trap: Lysozyme directs the formation of silica or titania nanoparticles (see SEM images) under ambient conditions and is simultaneously entrapped while in the active bactericidal form. The ability to encapsulate an active antimicrobial protein within inorganic nanoparticles provides an opportunity to create bionanocomposite materials that resist bacterial activity, for use as broad-spectrum antifouling materials. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2296/2006/z500376_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.