Table 1.
Characterization of the P(EF-PLLA) and P(EF)
| P(EF-PLLA) | P(EF) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mw, kDa | 168 | 165 |
| Mn, kDa | 156 | 138 |
| Mp, kDa | 137 | 150 |
| Polydispersity index | 1.07 | 1.19 |
| Optical activity, [α]D25°C, ○ | −4.5 | −9.0 |
| Particle size, nm | 103±11 | 196±24 |
| Particle density, g/mL | 0.005 | 0.001 |
Notes: P(EF-PLLA) and P(EF) proteinoids and nanoparticles were formed. The molecular masses (Mw and Mn), the molecular mass at the peak (Mp), the polydispersity index (polydispersity index or Mw/Mn), the specific optical rotation (c=1, in H2O, at 25°C) of the proteinoids, and the hydrodynamic diameter and the density of the proteinoid nanoparticles were measured.
Abbreviations: E, L-glutamic acid; F, L-phenylalanine; Mw, weight average molecular weight; Mn, number average molecular weight; P, poly; PLLA, poly(L-lactic acid).