Enzyme mediated extracellular synthesis of CdS nanoparticles by the fungus, Fusarium oxysporum
Enzyme mediated extracellular synthesis of CdS nanoparticles by the fungus, Fusarium oxysporum
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DOI:
10.1021/ja027296o
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发表时间:
2002-10-16
影响因子:
15
通讯作者:
Sastry, M
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作者:
Ahmad, A;Mukherjee, P;Sastry, M
The biosynthesis of Q-state CdS nanoparticles by reaction of aqueous CdSO4solution with the fungus,Fusarium oxysporum, is demonstrated. Nanoparticle formation proceeds by release of sulfate reductase enzymes by the fungus, conversion of sulfate ions to sulfide ions that subsequently react with aqueous Cd2+ions to yield highly stable CdS nanoparticles. Elucidation of an enzymatic pathway using fungi opens up the exciting possibility of developing a rational, biosynthesis strategy for nanomaterials over a range of chemical compositions which is currently not possible.