[Studies on interaction of acid-treated nanotube titanic acid and amino acids]

Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi. 2010 Jun;27(3):617-21.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Nanotube titanic acid (NTA) has distinct optical and electrical character, and has photocatalysis character. In accordance with these qualities, NTA was treated with acid so as to enhance its surface activity. Surface structures and surface groups of acid-treated NTA were characterized and analyzed by Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry (FT-IR). The interaction between acid-treated NTA and amino acids was investigated. Analysis results showed that the lengths of acid-treated NTA became obviously shorter. The diameters of nanotube bundles did not change obviously with acid-treating. Meanwhile, the surface of acid-treated NTA was cross-linked with carboxyl or esterfunction. In addition, acid-treated NTA can catch amino acid residues easily, and then form close combination.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acetic Acid / chemistry
  • Adsorption
  • Amino Acids / chemistry*
  • Drug Interactions
  • Nanotubes / chemistry*
  • Oxides / chemistry*
  • Titanium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Oxides
  • peroxo-titanate
  • Titanium
  • Acetic Acid