Open questions on proteins interacting with nanoclusters
Rodolphe Antoine, Dušica Maysinger, Lucie Sancey, Vlasta Bonačić‐Koutecký
Abstract
Interfacing ultrasmall metal nanoclusters (NCs) with proteins can present a dual opportunity: proteins can be used for protecting NCs, and the surface ligands of NCs may interact with proteins. Here, the authors identify and discuss remaining open questions surrounding the bio-NC interface that call for future research efforts.
Topics & Concepts
NanoclustersInterfacingInterface (matter)NanotechnologyDual (grammatical number)Surface proteinComputational biologyComputer scienceChemistryMaterials scienceBiologyBiochemistryVirologyPhilosophyGibbs isothermPulmonary surfactantLinguisticsComputer hardwareNanocluster Synthesis and ApplicationsAdvanced Nanomaterials in CatalysisGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications