Photobiomolecular deposition of metallic particles and films

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2005-02-08

2005-02-08

Jones, Deborah (Department: 1775)

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All metal or with adjacent metals

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C428S551000, C428S553000, C428S567000, C075S345000

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06852425

ABSTRACT:
The method of the invention is based on the unique electron-carrying function of a photocatalytic unit such as the photosynthesis system I (PSI) reaction center of the protein-chlorophyll complex isolated from chloroplasts. The method employs a photo-biomolecular metal deposition technique for precisely controlled nucleation and growth of metallic clusters/particles, e.g., platinum, palladium, and their alloys, etc., as well as for thin-film formation above the surface of a solid substrate. The photochemically mediated technique offers numerous advantages over traditional deposition methods including quantitative atom deposition control, high energy efficiency, and mild operating condition requirements.

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