Interfacial Engineering by Proteins: Exfoliation and Functionalization of Graphene by Hydrophobins

Abstract

Simply peel off the layers: Functionalities from nature may be used to meet the demands of contemporary materials science in terms of the efficient and safe production of high-quality, versatile materials. Thus, the spontaneous absorption on graphite of small amphiphilic proteins known as hydrophobins from an aqueous phase, followed by sonication, led to the exfoliation and stabilization of graphene sheets (see picture). Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. 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.