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Layer-by-Layer Engineered Microreactors for Bio-Polymerization of 4-(2-aminoethyl) phenol hydrochloride

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

R. Ghan,
T. Shutava,
A. Patel,
V. John and
Y. Lvov
R. Ghan
Affiliation:
Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 71270
T. Shutava
Affiliation:
Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 71270
A. Patel
Affiliation:
Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 71270
V. John
Affiliation:
Department of Chemical Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118
Y. Lvov
Affiliation:
Institute for Micromanufacturing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 71270
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Abstract

This study presents the results of polymerization of phenol to yield fluorescent polymer encapsulated within shells fabricated via layer-by-layer (L-b-L) assembly. Hollow polyelectrolyte microcapsules (shells) were prepared using weakly cross-linked melamine formaldehyde (MF) particles. Dissolution of the MF cores was achieved by changing the pH of the solution. Horseradish peroxidase (HRP), the catalyzing enzyme, was loaded in these capsules by taking advantage of the “open/close” mechanism of the capsules by altering the pH. The empty shells were then suspended in a concentrated solution of monomer. Since the monomer is a low molecular weight species, it freely permeates through the polyion wall into the shells. Addition of aliquots of hydrogen peroxide initiated the polymerization reaction and the polymer formed from the ensuing reaction was confined in the shells due to its high molecular weight. The model used for demonstrating this synthesis is polymerization of 4-(2-aminoethyl) phenol hydrochloride commonly known as tyramine hydrochloride to its corresponding polymeric form by reacting it with hydrogen peroxide. Fluorescence spectrometry (FS), confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were the characterization methods employed to confirm polymerization in situ shells.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 782: Symposium A – Micro- and Nanosystems , 2003, A5.43
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2004

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