Light‐Emitting Biocomposites: Stable White Light‐Emitting Biocomposite Films (Adv. Funct. Mater. 24/2018)

Abstract

In article number https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201706967, Roey Elnathan, Oded Shoseyov, Shachar Richter, and co‐workers demonstrate the formation of white light‐emitting stable biocomposite material. This film, composed of biological (crystalline nanocellulose and mucin protein) and organic (light‐emitting dyes) compounds, exhibits excellent optical and mechanical properties, and resistance to heat, humidity, and UV radiation. It is further used to demonstrate a working white LED by incorporating it into a commercial blue LED.

One-pot green bio-assisted synthesis of highly active catalytic palladium nanoparticles in porcine gastric mucin for environmental applications

“…35 Cysteine can, therefore, act as a reducing agent, while the hydrophobic pockets can act as natural capping agents. [43][44][45] In this study, we utilize the extraordinary reducing properties of porcine gastric mucin (PGM), a commercially available mucin, to synthesize reproducible and highly effective PdNPs. We further show that these stable PdNPs can be used in a liquid environment or incorporated into a stable solid biodegradable hydrogel, allowing their reusability.…”

“…35 Cysteine can, therefore, act as a reducing agent, while the hydrophobic pockets can act as natural capping agents. 43–45…”