Biomimetic Membrane and Interface Templates for Enzyme-Based PolymerizationReactions

摘要

Enzymatic reactions with modified phenols and anilines are described. Thereactions were conducted at an air-water interface (Langmuir trough) or on reverse micelle templates with peroxidase or laccase. The polymers generated in these reactions contain conjugated backbones with corresponding electrical and optical properties. The ability to generate thin films (Langmuir system) and spherical particles (reverse micelles) is discussed with respect to potential applications and previous findings for similar reactions carried out in bulk solvent. Conjugated polymers synthesized in bulk organic solvent were intractable and not easily reprocessed into films or fibers. The processes described here overcome this limitation by combining synthesis and processing into one step within the physical confines of the systems (film or sphere).