Improved Charge Transport across Bovine Serum Albumin-Au Nanoclusters' Hybrid Molecular Junction.

ABSTRACT: Proteins, a highly complex substance, have been an essential element in living organisms, and various applications are envisioned due to their biocompatible nature. Apart from proteins' biological functions, contemporary research mainly focuses on their evolving potential associated with nanoscale electronics. Here, we report one chemical doping process in model protein molecules (BSA) to modulate their electrical conductivity by incorporating metal (gold) nanoclusters on the surface or within them. The as-synthesized Au NCs incorporated inside the BSA (Au 1 to Au 6) were optically well characterized with UV-vis, time-resolved photoluminescence (TRPL), X-ray photon spectroscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy techniques. The PL quantum yield for Au 1 is 6.8%, whereas

SUBMITTER: Nawade A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9219077 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature