Hot-wiring azurin on gold surfaces

Stan, R.

The growing field of bio-electronics holds many promises with regard to the integration of various organic molecules onto printed circuit-boards. These include a decrease in the cost of production, an increased sensitivity and specificity to molecular detection from various solutions (i.e. blood) and ultra-miniaturization. However, numerous challenges still face such prospects, chief among which is the retention of biological activity of the adsorbed molecules. To circumvent the possible harmful effects of the bare surfaces, we have made use of self-assembled molecular films that not only shield the proteins (i.e. azurin) off surfaces, but also help establish a spatially-defined conductive path to electrodes. At the same time, the protein itself was engineered such that the active cavity is directly connected via such molecular __wires__. Our results may help in the adsorption of more complex enzymes into future molecular devices, that will retain their activity on the surfaces...Show moreThe growing field of bio-electronics holds many promises with regard to the integration of various organic molecules onto printed circuit-boards. These include a decrease in the cost of production, an increased sensitivity and specificity to molecular detection from various solutions (i.e. blood) and ultra-miniaturization. However, numerous challenges still face such prospects, chief among which is the retention of biological activity of the adsorbed molecules. To circumvent the possible harmful effects of the bare surfaces, we have made use of self-assembled molecular films that not only shield the proteins (i.e. azurin) off surfaces, but also help establish a spatially-defined conductive path to electrodes. At the same time, the protein itself was engineered such that the active cavity is directly connected via such molecular __wires__. Our results may help in the adsorption of more complex enzymes into future molecular devices, that will retain their activity on the surfaces and are able to integrate into biosensors.Show less

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