Photon induced separation of bio-nano hybrid complex based on carbon nanotubes and optically active bacteriorhodopsin

Astha Sharma, E. Senthil Prasad, Harsh Chaturvedi*

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Abstract

We report optically induced rapid aggregation and subsequent separation of selective single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) functionalized with bacteriorhodopsin. Induced aggregation rate depends on the absorption of bacteriorhodopsin. Optically separated, bio-nano hybrid complexes show stable, preferential binding with SWNTs of specific diameters whereas, unbound SWNTs remains well-dispersed in the solution.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)986-992
Number of pages7
JournalOptical Materials Express
Volume6
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2016
Externally publishedYes

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