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Generation of Scalable, Metallic High-Aspect Ratio Nanocomposites in a Biological Liquid Medium
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1Biophysics Department,Centenary College of Louisiana, 2Department of Chemistry,Louisiana Tech University, 3Department of Integrative Physiology,University of North Texas Health Sciences Center, 4Biomedical Engineering,Louisiana Tech University, 5Institute for Micromanufacturing,Louisiana Tech University
Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:50Preparation of Materials and Synthesis Using Copper Nanoparticles and Copper Sulfate
- 06:59Characterization and Handling of Biocomposites Post-synthesis
- 10:26Results: Characterization of Synthesized Nano- and Micro-scale Biocomposites by White Light and Electron Microscopy
- 12:37Conclusion
Here we present a protocol to synthesize novel, high-aspect ratio biocomposites under biological conditions and in liquid media. The biocomposites scale from nanometers to micrometers in diameter and length, respectively. Copper nanoparticles (CNPs) and copper sulfate combined with cystine are the key components for the synthesis.
