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Background:

Electronic transport in ultrathin protein films exhibits unusual temperature independence.
This phenomenon challenges existing models of charge transport in biological and organic materials.

Purpose of the Study:

To explain the near-constant electronic conductance observed in protein films from room temperature to low Kelvin.
To propose and validate a new theoretical model for charge transport mechanisms in protein-based electronic devices.

Main Methods:

Utilized a generalized Landauer formula to model electronic conductance.
Analyzed experimental data to confirm an Arrhenius-like dependence at low temperatures.
Employed advanced Density Functional Theory (DFT) methods to calculate protein energy levels.

Main Results:

The proposed model successfully explains the temperature-independent conductance.
Identified specific energy differences (HOMO-HOMO-1 or LUMO+1-LUMO) as critical activation energies, rather than the HOMO-LUMO gap.
Experimental and theoretical activation energies showed excellent agreement for multiple proteins and junction types.

Conclusions:

The model provides a robust explanation for electronic transport in protein films.
The findings suggest a novel mechanism for charge transport in biological systems.
This work has implications for the design of protein-based electronic components and sensors.