Gold binding peptides and shape-and size-tunable synthesis of gold nanostructures
US8088740B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/773
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to gold binding peptides and shape- and size-tunable synthesis of gold nanostructures. The present inventions are very useful for the production of well-designed, gold-based architectures. The size- and shape-specific gold nanostructure materials prepared by the present invention may find use as: highly conductive interconnections for single-electron transistors, catalysts for the oxidation of carbon monoxide; biological and chemical sensors; and as contrasting agents for electron microscopic and medical imaging applications.
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