Original paper

Chitosan/heparin blends in ionic liquid produce polyelectrolyte complexes that quickly adsorb citrate-capped silver nanoparticles, forming bactericidal composites

Volume: 330, Pages: 115548 - 115548
Published: May 1, 2021
Abstract
We present chitosan (CHT)/heparin (HP) polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) that quickly adsorb citrate-capped silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). CHT/HP blends in ionic liquid ([HMIm][HSO4]) form durable PECs after precipitation in water. CHT/HP PECs have positive Zeta potentials (higher than +20 mV). They adsorb citrate-capped AgNPs (Zeta potential of - 12.25 mV) synthesized from Turkevich's method. PEC/AgNPs composites are characterized by...
Paper Details
Title
Chitosan/heparin blends in ionic liquid produce polyelectrolyte complexes that quickly adsorb citrate-capped silver nanoparticles, forming bactericidal composites
Published Date
May 1, 2021
Volume
330
Pages
115548 - 115548
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