DNA oligonucleotide templated nanohybrids using electronic type sorted carbon nanotubes for light harvesting.

Zhang, Hanyu; Baker, Benjamin A; Cha, Tae-Gon; Sauffer, M Dane; Wu, Yujun; Hinkson, Nhigel; Bork, Matthew A; McShane, Colleen M et al. · Adv Mater · 2012

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Light harvesting nanostructure hybrids have been designed and demonstrated using single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and porphyrin chromophores. DNA oligonucleotides are used to conjugate SWCNTs with light-absorbing chromophores for transparent films which generate photocurrents. High-purity semiconducting SWCNTs demonstrate significant enhancement in the photocurrent compared to metallic or unsorted tubes.

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