Nanoparticle biofabrication using English ivy (<it>Hedera helix</it>)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>English ivy (<it>Hedera helix</it>) is well known for its adhesive properties and climbing ability. Essential to its ability to adhere to vertical surfaces is the secretion of a nanocomposite adhesive containing spherical...

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Main Authors: Burris Jason N, Lenaghan Scott C, Zhang Mingjun, Stewart C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Online Access:http://www.jnanobiotechnology.com/content/10/1/41