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Electronic devises from peptides

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Biomolecules have material and electrical properties which should not be overlooked when considering the design of future generations of electronic devices. We recognise that biomolecules hold substantial promise in electronics; however, success within this field will require the development of new discipline crossing competences. The aim of this proposal is to develop a new design strategy for the formation of molecular electronics devices relying on bio-molecular chemistry rather than traditional chemical synthetic methods.

This will be achieved with the use of self-organized peptide monolayers, which will be electrically contacted at both ends. The originality of the project lies in the use of peptides to form a dense and stable monolayer, with the choice from a potentially huge library of analogues that can be readily synthesised. The peptide sequence will be chosen to confer electronic asymmetry to the molecule and also to introduce charged or active functional groups, aiming at current rectification and switching effects.

The work will be underpinned by state-of-the-art scanning probe microscopy that allows measurement of the electrical behaviour of single peptide molecules. At Liverpool we have internationally leading research activities in molecular and nanoscale electronics. In particular we have recently developed techniques which enable electrical properties of molecules to be recorded down to the single molecule level. Although we are strong in nano-scale and single molecule electronics we lack personnel with experience in synthetic and measurements aspects of biomolecular electronics.

The appointment of two fellows with these specialities will enable us to develop a new area of expertise in biomolecular electronics. The transferred knowledge will enable us to establish ourselves as an internationally leading centre in biomolecular electronics which will certainly lead to future Framework opportunities and collaborations across Europe.

Dziedzina nauki (EuroSciVoc)

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Zaproszenie do składania wniosków

FP6-2004-MOBILITY-3
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System finansowania

TOK - Marie Curie actions-Transfer of Knowledge

Koordynator

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
Wkład UE
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