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Solubilization of Quantum Dots with a Recombinant Peptide from Escherichia coli

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: On the dot: A genetic-engineering approach to synthesizing a rationally designed recombinant peptide (termed rFC3) in Escherichia coli can be used for the solubilization of quantum dots (QDs). The rFC3 sequence contains only natural amino acids. Exchange of this peptide with CdSe–ZnS QDs coated with hydrophobic solvent allows surface recognition of the peptide (see picture).

Source: Small

DOI: 10.1002/smll.200600516

Authors: Gopal Iyer, Fabien Pinaud, James Tsay, Shimon Weiss

Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles, California NanoSystems Institute

Language: English

Topic: Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze