From pollen grains to functionalized microcapsules: a facile chemical route using ionic liquidsElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: AE data and IR supporting figures. See DOI: 10.1039/c6gc02892f

We report a green, facile chemical approach to isolate sporopollenin capsules from pollen grains based on the use of ionic liquids (ILs). Depending on the IL structure, it is possible to remove proteins and the cellulose-rich cell wall (intine) assuring grain integrity and simultaneously obtaining a...

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Main Authors: Chiappe, Cinzia, Demontis, Gian Carlo, Di Bussolo, Valeria, Rodriguez Douton, Maria Jesus, Rossella, Francesco, Pomelli, Christian Silvio, Sartini, Stefania, Caporali, Stefano
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Language:English
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Summary:We report a green, facile chemical approach to isolate sporopollenin capsules from pollen grains based on the use of ionic liquids (ILs). Depending on the IL structure, it is possible to remove proteins and the cellulose-rich cell wall (intine) assuring grain integrity and simultaneously obtaining a direct functionalization of the sporopollenin. Ionic liquids can remove proteins and the cellulosic cell wall from pollen grains assuring grain integrity and allowing direct functionalization of the sporopollenin.
ISSN:1463-9262
1463-9270
DOI:10.1039/c6gc02892f