Recent advances in the use of ionic liquids as solvents for protein-based materials and chemistry
Lawrence Hagen, Jason B. Harper, Anna K. Croft
Abstract
Proteins are a diverse class of molecules that can act as catalysts and structural components. Interest in their interactions with ionic solvents is on the increase due to the tuneable possibilities for non-aqueous biocatalysis, improved thermostability of biomaterials, and possible roles in medicine, such as drug delivery and use as cell-growth scaffolds. We summarise here the recent examples of these exciting new aspects of protein-ionic solvent interactions, highlighting future directions.
Topics & Concepts
Ionic liquidThermostabilityBiocatalysisChemistrySolventNanotechnologyIonic bondingDrug deliveryMaterials scienceBiochemical engineeringOrganic chemistryCatalysisIonEngineeringEnzymeIonic liquids properties and applicationsElectrochemical sensors and biosensorsEnzyme Catalysis and Immobilization