| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 612459 | Journal of Colloid and Interface Science | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Cationic biopolymer nanofiber fabrics were prepared from a chitosan/poly(ethylene oxide) blend solution by electrospray deposition. Their electrokinetic properties and DNA adsorption behavior were analyzed as a function of pH. The zeta potential was determined from streaming potential/streaming current measurements. The adsorption of DNA onto the fabrics was investigated by spectrophotoscopy. The adsorption behavior of DNA correlated well with the electrokinetic properties of the fabrics. This revealed that the electrokinetic approach was a useful option for characterization of novel nanofiber assemblies made by the electrostatic spray process. In addition, these results provided fundamental information about chitosan nanofiber fabrics for both biomedical and analytical applications.
Graphical abstractElectrokinetic properties of the chitosan nanofiber fabrics made by the electrospray deposition were characterized by streaming potential/streaming current measurements. The adsorption behavior of DNA well correlated with the electrokinetic properties of the fabrics.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
