Abstract
This study describes an integrated micro ‘‘factory’’ for the preparation of biological self-assembled peptide
nanotubes and nanoparticles on a polymer chip, yielding controlled growth conditions. Self-assembled
peptides constitute attractive building blocks for the fabrication of biological nanostructures due to
the mild conditions of their synthesis process. This biological material can form nanostructures in a rapid
way and the synthesis method is less expensive as compared to that of carbon nanotubes or silicon nanowires.
The present article thus reports on the on-chip fabrication of self-assembled peptide nanostructures
by means of a microfluidic device that is able to resist the harsh conditions imposed by the
solvent used during the nanostructure synthesis. This on-chip fabrication was found to be simple, rapid,
and convenient.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Microelectronic Engineering |
Volume | 88 |
Issue number | 8 |
Pages (from-to) | 1685-1688 |
ISSN | 0167-9317 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | 36th International Conference on Micro- and Nano-Engineering - Genoa, Italy Duration: 19 Sept 2010 → 22 Sept 2010 Conference number: 36 http://www.mne2010.org/ |
Conference
Conference | 36th International Conference on Micro- and Nano-Engineering |
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Number | 36 |
Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Genoa |
Period | 19/09/2010 → 22/09/2010 |
Internet address |
Keywords
- On-chip fabrication
- Microfluidics
- Self-assembled peptides
- Peptide nanoparticle
- Peptide tube
- Nanostructures