Peptide nanotubes and the experimental design integrating nanoparticles for use in nanoelectronics
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Title
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Peptide nanotubes and the experimental design integrating nanoparticles for use in nanoelectronics
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Identifier
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d_2009_2013:37fe26f5f4ba:10281
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identifier
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10228
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Creator
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Porrata, Precila,
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Contributor
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Hiroshi Matsui
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Date
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2009
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Biochemistry | Physical chemistry | AFM | biomineralization | nanoelectronics | nanoparticles | nanotube | peptide
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Abstract
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Scientists have just begun to explore the world of nanotechnology, as instruments become more sophisticated areas previously unable to be seen or probed can now be studied. Peptide nanotubes are often used in experiments since they are extremely versatile. They are nontoxic, self-assembled, they have available functional groups in order to bind to other compounds and the tubule structure allows for the exclusivity of inside or outside binding. The ability of the peptide tubes to bind to other compounds permits biomineralization and additionally creates an atmosphere of selective binding to desired locations. The importance in using peptide nanotubes for study becomes the ability to rely on consistency of the shape and size. Ph factors can regulate whether a tubule or sheet is formed in solution, while controlling the diameter has been achieved through the use of various membranes, such as polycarbonate and alumina oxide. One of the main goals in nanotechnology is the ability to create functional machines of decreased size, improved storage capacity and faster cooler electrical components, therefore, making peptide nanotubes with electrical properties is of extreme interest. This dissertation takes a look at the properties of peptides coated with FePt and Pt.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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2009_2013.csv
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degree
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Ph.D.
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Program
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Chemistry
