DNA-based Artificial Nanostructures: Fabrication, Properties, and Applications
Abstract
Description
Table of Content
1. Introduction
2. DNA fundamentals
3. Attachment of DNA to surface
4. Fabrication of nanostructures using DNA
4.1 Nanostructures of pure DNA
4.2 DNA-based assembly of metal nanoparticles
4.3 Construction of semiconductor particle arrays using DNA
4.4 DNA-directed nanowires
4.5 DNA-functionalized carbon nanotubes
4.6 Field-transistor based on DNA
4.7 Nanofabrication using artificial DNA
5. DNA-based nanostructures as biosensors
6. Properties of DNA-linked gold nanoparticles
6.1 Aggregation of DNA-modified gold nanoparticles
6.2 Melting of DNA-linked gold nanoparticle aggregations
6.3 Effects of external variables on the melting properties
7. Conclusion
33 pages, 24 figures, review chapter in "Handbook of Nanostructured Biomaterials and Their Applications in Nanobiotechnology," Vols. 1-2 (ISBN: 1-58883-033-0)
33 pages, 24 figures, review chapter in "Handbook of Nanostructured Biomaterials and Their Applications in Nanobiotechnology," Vols. 1-2 (ISBN: 1-58883-033-0)