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Coordination polymer (CP) nanoparticles (NPs) formed by a self-assembly of organic ligands and metal ions are one of the attractive materials for molecular capture and deliver/release in aqueous media. Control of particle size and prevention of aggregation among CP NPs are important factors for improving their adsorption capability in water. We demonstrate here the potential of a liposome incorporating an antibiotic ion channel as a vessel for synthesizing Prussian blue (PB) NPs, being a typical CP. In the formation of PB NPs within liposomes, the influx rate of Fe2+ ions into liposome encapsulated [Fe(CN)6]3- through channels was fundamental for the change of NPs' sizes. The optimized PB NP-liposome composite showed higher adsorption capacity of Cs+ ions than that of aggregated PB NPs that are prepared without liposome in aqueous media.
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Césio/química , Ferrocianetos/química , Canais Iônicos/química , Lipossomos/química , Lipossomos/síntese química , Nanopartículas/química , Adsorção , Polímeros/químicaRESUMO
The synthesis of a luminescent coordination polymer (Tb-BTC) within the confined environment of a liposome allowed for the anisotropic growth of nanosized Tb-BTC crystals. Consequently, the resulting composite Tb-BTC@Lipo exhibited a higher fluorescence sensitivity to fluoride anions in aqueous media compared to the independent Tb-BTC in bulk.
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A composite containing a liposome and a lipophilic ruthenium complex was synthesized to regulate an O2 evolution reaction using cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate as an oxidizing reagent. We found that the surrounding environment of the reaction centre is an important factor for controlling the O2 evolution catalytic reaction. We successfully regulated the reaction activity using the linker length of the lipophilic ligand and using the head groups of the phospholipid component.