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Porphyrin-Peptide Conjugates: Functional Self-Assembled Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Energy Conversion

Sowbhick Patra^1,2, Rakesh Gowdihalli Nagaraj¹, Sourav Moyra^1,2

¹Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Shivanapura, Dasanapura Hobli, Bengaluru, 562162, India.

Chemphyschem : a European Journal of Chemical Physics and Physical Chemistry

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Summary

Porphyrin-peptide conjugates are novel self-assembling nanomaterials. These hybrid systems offer enhanced biocompatibility and tunable properties for biomedical and energy applications.

Keywords:

biomedicines energy harvesting peptides porphyrins self‐assembled nanomaterials

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Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Porphyrins possess unique optical and electronic properties due to extended π-conjugation.
Peptides offer structural versatility and biocompatibility.
Combining porphyrins and peptides creates hybrid nanomaterials with tunable self-assembly.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the design, synthesis, and self-assembly mechanisms of porphyrin-peptide conjugates.
To highlight the diverse applications of these nanomaterials in biomedical and energy fields.

Main Methods:

Conjugation of porphyrins with peptides.
Characterization of self-assembled nanostructures.
Evaluation of stimuli-responsive properties (pH, temperature, light, sonication).

Main Results:

Porphyrin-peptide conjugates form well-organized, tunable nanostructures via π-π interactions.
These nanomaterials exhibit enhanced biocompatibility and stimuli-responsiveness.
Demonstrated potential in photodynamic therapy, drug delivery, and artificial light harvesting.

Conclusions:

Porphyrin-peptide nanomaterials represent a significant advancement in functional materials.
Their self-assembly and tunable properties make them highly promising for next-generation applications.
Further research into these hybrid systems will drive innovation in medicine and energy.