A SINGLE POT BIOMIMETIC PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF COLLOIDAL COLLAGEN-GRAPHITE COMPOSITE

摘要

The present invention provides a biomimetic process in which colloidal collagen-graphite composites can be synthesized in a single step at ambient conditions. The process has several advantages; the composites are biocompatible, no toxic gases or by-products are produced and is water dispersible. The composites belong to a class of advanced functional materials which can be functionalized further very easily and which will be instrumental in fabricating composites with multifunctional use for both biomedical and engineering applications.