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Protein engineering for molecular electronics.
1School of Chemical Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 61801.
Current Opinion in Biotechnology
|August 1, 1992
Summary
Recombinant DNA technology enables modifying proteins for electron transport and photochemical processes. This review explores applications in developing novel molecular electronic devices and fabrication strategies.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
- Materials Science
Background:
- Proteins are crucial for electron transport and photochemical processes.
- Recombinant DNA technology offers precise control over protein properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in manipulating protein properties using recombinant DNA technology.
- To outline strategies for fabricating molecular electronic devices utilizing these modified proteins.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing scientific literature on recombinant DNA technology and protein engineering.
- Analysis of research with potential applications in molecular electronics.
- Framework development for device fabrication strategies.
Main Results:
- Recombinant DNA technology can alter protein physical properties relevant to electronic functions.
- Specific proteins can be engineered for enhanced electron transport and photochemical activity.
- Potential pathways for integrating engineered proteins into molecular electronic devices are identified.
Conclusions:
- Engineered proteins hold significant promise for the development of advanced molecular electronic devices.
- Further research integrating protein engineering with device fabrication is warranted.
- This work provides a framework for future innovations in bio-molecular electronics.