Biotemplated Synthesis of Perovskite Nanomaterials for Solar Energy Conversion

A synthetic method of using genetically engineered M13 virus to mineralize perovskite nanomaterials, particularly strontium titanate (STO) and bismuth ferrite (BFO), is presented. Genetically engineered viruses provide effective templates for perovskite nanomaterials. The virus‐templated nanocrystal...

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Published in:Advanced materials (Weinheim) 2012-06, Vol.24 (21), p.2885-2889
Main Authors: Nuraje, Nurxat, Dang, Xiangnan, Qi, Jifa, Allen, Mark A., Lei, Yu, Belcher, Angela M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteriophage M13 - genetics
Bacteriophage M13 - metabolism
biomineralization
Calcium Compounds - chemistry
Capsid Proteins - chemistry
Capsid Proteins - metabolism
Catalysis
Coloring Agents - chemistry
conversion
Crystallization
Light
nanomaterials
Nanostructures - chemistry
Oxides - chemistry
perovskite
Solar Energy
Strontium - chemistry
Titanium - chemistry
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Summary:A synthetic method of using genetically engineered M13 virus to mineralize perovskite nanomaterials, particularly strontium titanate (STO) and bismuth ferrite (BFO), is presented. Genetically engineered viruses provide effective templates for perovskite nanomaterials. The virus‐templated nanocrystals are small in size, highly crystalline, and show photocatalytic and photovoltaic properties.
ISSN:0935-9648
1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.201200114