Superior SWNT dispersion by amino acid based amphiphiles: designing biocompatible cationic nanohybrids

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Nov 28;46(44):8386-8. doi: 10.1039/c0cc02464c. Epub 2010 Oct 6.

Abstract

Stable aqueous SWNT dispersion up to 92% was achieved using amino acid based amphiphiles through a structure-property investigation. The nanohybrids showed remarkable serum stability and biocompatibility to mammalian cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / chemistry*
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Cations / chemistry*
  • Hep G2 Cells
  • Humans
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry*
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / ultrastructure
  • Serum / chemistry
  • Spectrophotometry, Infrared
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Cations
  • Nanotubes, Carbon
  • Water