Self assembling beta-barrel proteins position nanotubes
US10562773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2770/00051
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the extraordinary properties of recently discovered nanotubes. This disclosure teaches a method for using barrel proteins acting as scaffolds to guide assembly of nanotubes, and using nano-molecular molding jigs to format the nanotubes into stable arrays with the precise geometric architecture desired. This disclosure teaches nanotube technology with principles of protein folding and aggregated self-assembly. In certain embodiments, the disclosure teaches using highly modified barrel proteins to form hydrophobic and hydrophilic channels that guide the nanotubes into their centers, or other geometric patterns utilizing silicone aerogel to form nano-molecular molds, jigs, and surfaces to position nanotubes in precise geometric arrangements and arrays. This disclosure teaches new uses of barrel proteins as self-assembling molding tools to develop new nanometer scaled devices and their uses herein.
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