Polypeptides Based Molecular Electronics
Abstract
This report discusses use of polypeptide supramolecules that will self assemble from solution and will form molecular wires that exploit quantum mechanical transport mechanisms thus enabling the formation of molecular devices such as transistors, diodes, and sensors. We have designed the peptides, arranged them on substrates using self-assembly, Dip-PEN nanolithography, and also e-beam assisted lithography. The peptides are characterized using AFM and the electrical properties of the self-assembled interconnects are characterized as well. These peptides can be nanoengineer/nanoassemble individual building blocks at the molecular level, atom by atom, to form conducting channel towards realization of molecular MOSFETs/CMOS device technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 06, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA487993
Entities
People
- Gajendra S Shekhawat
- Lain-Jong Li
- Raman Suri
- Subodh Mhaisalkar
- Vinayak P. Dravid
- Yeng M. Lam
Organizations
- Nanyang Technological University