Theoretical study of the Bombyx mori silk surface functionalization: Quantum mechanical calculation of the Glycine-Alanine unit reacting with fluorine and molecular dynamic simulation of wettability

• Main Authors: Khomhoi P., Sangprasert W., Lee V.S., Nimmanpipug P.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-74849094458&partnerID=40&md5=c5f70f45fea0ec6b9449e98f89410c50; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/6382
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

SF6 plasma has been used to improve the hydrophobic properties of Thai Silk. In this study, possible reactions were investigated via a glycine-alanine (GA) model; the main component that dominates intermolecular interactions reflecting the physical properties of silk. Quantum mechanical (QM) calcula...