Biomolecules in metal and semiconductor nanoparticle growth

Verena Baumann, Madathumpady Abubaker Habeeb Muhammed, Adam J. Blanch, Priyanka Dey, Jessica Rodríguez-Fernández

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    Abstract

    Exerting control over the size, morphology, and complexity of metal and semiconductor nanoparticles and nanostructures is a requisite for exploring novel phenomena, and the potential applications of these nanomaterials. Bottom-up colloidal chemistry syntheses can benefit from using biomolecules as active elements to influence the formation of inorganic nanoparticles. In this review, we will discuss how three main biomolecule types, (namely DNA; amino acids, peptides, and proteins; and enzymes), can affect the growth of metal and semiconductor nanoparticles. We will present and discuss the templating and non-templating roles of those biomolecules, featuring key aspects and prospects of biomolecule-assisted metal and semiconductor nanoparticle growth.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)195-213
    Number of pages19
    JournalIsrael Journal of Chemistry
    Volume56
    Issue number4
    Early online date10 Sept 2015
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 19 Apr 2016

    Keywords

    • amino acids
    • DNA
    • enzymes
    • nanoparticles
    • proteins

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