Recently, there has been a growing demand for novel materials capable of generating, storing, and utilizing energy with performance levels exceeding the current state of the art. In this research area, the ability of nanocrystals to nucleate and self-assemble long-range ordered phage structures has attracted much attention. Inspired by the natural photosynthetic system, the well-defined structure of the phage protein shell has also been used to develop biomimetic photosynthetic materials. In natural photosynthetic systems, several types of chromophores are precisely spaced, and the resulting structures can efficiently transfer absorbed solar energy. Therefore, in man-made systems, the spacing between individual energy-transmitting components should be regulated with nanometer precision. To achieve this, the well-defined structure of phage particles, such as MS2 phage, has been exploited for precise spatial tuning of self-assembled structures that mimic natural energy transfer systems. Using this technique, photocatalytic materials such as porphyrins can be combined with genetically engineered M13 phages to study virus-based energy transfer reactions.
Fig 1. Schematic diagram of the virus-enabled synthesis and assembly of nanowires as negative and positive electrode materials for Li-ion batteries. (Chung W J, et al., 2011)At Creative Biolabs, we have been designing, synthesizing, and applying energy materials development technology for many years. You can use our design assistance service to take advantage of this knowledge. We provide suggestions to create the most efficient and economical energy materials design. And we also provide phage-based energy materials development solutions that will be customized for specific research questions. The solutions we provided are listed below, but are not limited to:
| Molecular and Solid-State Analysis | Surface Characterization Techniques |
|---|---|
| Mercury porosimetry | Electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) |
| Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) | Extended x-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) |
| Raman spectroscopy | Lateral (or frictional) force microscopy (LFM) |
| Rutherford back scattering (RBS) | Secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS) |
| UV spectroscopy | Surface extended x-ray adsorption fine structure (SEXAFS) |
Creative Biolabs can meet the needs of customers by providing solutions of phage-based energy storage materials and energy-producing materials development on time and on budget. We have in-depth knowledge and experience of the tools and processes involved in the phage projects. Our skilled and dedicated scientific researchers ensure that the most suitable methods and techniques are selected for your project. If necessary, please feel free to contact us.
Please kindly note that our services can only be used to support research purposes (Not for clinical use).
Creative Biolabs is a globally recognized phage company. Creative Biolabs is committed to providing researchers with the most reliable service and the most competitive price.
