Abstract
Conductive, self-assembled DNA composite membranes supported by a nano-porous polycarbonate substrate were fabricated. The porous polycarbonate support membranes were modified with Sn2+ positive charges to induce effective DNA adsorption. Optimum pore size of 0.1 μm and high pore density have been realized for track etched nano-porous polycarbonate membrane in the self-assembly process. Proton conductivity and methanol permeability (10 wt.%) were evaluated to be 8.0 × 10-2 S/cm and 5.0 × 10 -7 cm2/s for 1.6 mg/cm2 of DNA loading, respectively. The self-assembled DNA composite membranes exhibit excellent proton conductivity, and enhanced mechanical properties with decreased methanol permeability.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 113-117 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Membrane Science |
Volume | 249 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Mar 1 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by the Korea Research Foundation Grant (KRF-2002-041-D00185).
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biochemistry
- Materials Science(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Filtration and Separation