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  • 1Department of Electrical Engineering and Computing Systems, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, United States; Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, United States.

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Engineered phages offer unique properties for electronic device construction. This review explores methods for engineering, characterizing, and assembling these biological components into novel electronic materials and devices.

Keywords:
ElectronicsEnergy devicesPatterningPhagesSelf-assemblySensors

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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology and Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology and Electronics

Background:

  • Phages are traditionally studied in biology and chemistry.
  • Engineered phages are gaining attention for their potential in functionalizing and constructing electronic devices due to their specific binding, catalytic, nucleating, and electronic properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the methodologies and fundamental aspects of using engineered phages in electronics.
  • To explore strategies for engineering phages for electronic applications, including peptide selection/expression, characterization, material assembly, patterning, and device construction.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on engineered phages for electronics.
  • Discussion of approaches for phage engineering, including selection or expression of specific peptides on phage coat proteins.
  • Exploration of techniques for characterizing engineered phages, assembling electronic materials, micro/nanopatterning, and constructing electronic devices.

Main Results:

  • Highlights early attempts and methodologies for applying engineered phages in electronics.
  • Identifies key questions and strategies for engineering phages for electronic applications.
  • Demonstrates the potential of engineered phages in creating novel electronic materials and devices.

Conclusions:

  • Engineered phages present exciting opportunities for developing new electronic materials and devices.
  • Further research into phage engineering and integration into electronic systems is warranted.
  • This review provides a foundation for future applications of engineered phages in the field of electronics.