New Functional Device using Bio Nano Process
Abstract
In order to fabricate new dye-sensitised solar cells, we studied a new photoresponsive electrode structure using bio-nano processes. Carbon nanotube-TiO2 hybrid materials having multitudinous nano-scale cavities were realized using a bifunctional cage-shaped protein possessing carbonaceous material-binding peptides and Ti-binding peptides. The obtained structure was confirmed to consist of a central nanotube, surrounding proteins, and a swathing titanium-layer. The process was carried out at room temperature, using an environmentally-friendly method.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 20, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA549500
Entities
People
- Yukiharu Uraoka
Organizations
- Nara Institute of Science and Technology