Synthesis of Nonlinear Optical Peptides
Abstract
Two dozen dye-conjugate peptides were synthesized in a 10-week period in an attempt to produce nonlinear optical polymers that self-assemble into beta-sheets. These would then be processed into second-order nonlinear optical films by Langmuir-Blodgett deposition. Glutamate-chromophore conjugates gave soluble polymers, whereas lysine amides and imines of chromophores gave insoluble polymers. The soluble polymers will be characterized for composition and film-forming properties. Eight dipeptide-dye conjugates were synthesized for subsequent polymerization at the air-water interface of a Langmuir-Blodgett trough. The soluble polypeptide conjugates and dipeptides are available when time and funding permits continued investigation. Langmuir-Blodgett, Nonlinear optical polymers, Polypeptide, Conjugates.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA271659
Entities
People
- Alfred C. Schram
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division