Abstract
An aminopropyl-silicate membrane, synthesized from tetramethoxysilane (TMOS) and 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (APTrMOS) by the sol-gel method, was formed onto Ca-alginate gel beads via electrostatic interactions. The permeability of the membrane could be controlled easily by changing the molar ratio of both the precursors ([APTrMOS]/[TMOS]). The aminopropyl-silicate membrane prepared at a molar ratio of 2.40 rejected γ-globulin and BSA successfully, whereas it permeated ovalbumin. This result indicates that the molecular weight cutoff point of this newly developed aminopropyl-silicate membrane is approximately 60 kDa.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 277-283 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences |
Volume | 944 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2001 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Neuroscience(all)
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- History and Philosophy of Science