Recruiting Unicellular Algae for the Mass Production of Nanostructured Perovskites.

ABSTRACT: Functional capacities of lead halide perovskites are strongly dependent on their morphology, crystallographic texture, and internal ultrastructure on the nano- and the meso-scale. In the last decade, significant efforts are directed towards the development of novel synthesis routes that would overcome the morphological constraints provided by the physical and crystallographic properties of these materials. In contrast, various living organisms, such as unicellular algae, have the ability to mold biogenic crystals into a vast variety of intricate nano-architectured shapes while keeping their single crystalline nature. Here, using the cell wall of the dinoflagellate L. granifera as a model, sustainably harvested biogenic calcite is successfully transformed into nano-structured perovskites. T

SUBMITTER: Kuhrts L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10104627 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature