Abstract
We have shown that protic ionic liquids, pILs, are effective coagulation solvents for the regenerated of silk fibroin, RSF. We show that the choice of pIL has a dramatic effect on the composition of the RSF. Additionally the use of pILs as the coagulator eliminates the need for volatile organic solvents in silk processing.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1278-1280 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Chemical Communications |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Jan 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- General Chemistry
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry