Bacterial Flagellum versus Carbon Nanotube: A Review Article on the Potential of Bacterial Flagellum as a Sustainable and Green Substance for the Synthesis of Nanotubes

Bacterial flagella are complex multicomponent structures that help in cell locomotion. It is composed of three major structural components: the hook, the filament and basal body. The special mechanical properties of flagellar components make them useful for the applications in nanotechnology especia...

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Main Authors: Charles Ng Wai Chun, Husnul Azan Tajarudin, Norli Ismail, Baharin Azahari, Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar, Leong Kah Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/1/21