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Use of M13 phage as genetically-programmable template for electronic building blocks

Modify pVIII (major coat) protein to nucleate wires

Use of M13 phage as genetically-programmable template for electronic building blocks

Modify pVIII (major coat) protein to nucleate wires

Au electrodes

M13 phage

Ti/Au contactE-beam written

Virus-templated gold wire

Bio-templated Interconnects

NNIN provided complementary processing to evaluate electronic properties of bio-templated electronic materials

Broader impact of this approach Utilize molecular recognition, specificity and parallelism

of biological processes to formulate ELECTRONIC, OPTICAL AND MAGNETIC devices and systems

Possible robust, room-temperature synthesis of electronic materials and devices with non-toxic precursors

Societal benefits Cheaper, multifunctional devices and materials

manufacture utilizing environmentally benign techniques

E. Hu (UCSB)Work performed at UCSB