Studies from Technical University Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt) Yield New Data on Life Science (Peptides As Model Systems for Biofunctionalizations of Cellulose-synthesis and Structural Characterization By Advanced Solid-state Nuclear Magnetic...).

A recent study conducted by researchers at Technical University Darmstadt in Germany explores the design of bioactive materials based on cellulose or paper. The study focuses on the structure and interaction of biofunctionalization with the carrier material at the nanoscale. The researchers synthesized a small peptide sequence and bound it to microcrystalline cellulose using a wet chemical approach. They used various techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance to characterize the model system. The study suggests that the peptide binds to the cellulose via an ester bond. This research provides valuable insights into the biofunctionalization of cellulose and could contribute to the development of bioactive materials. [Extracted from the article]