- Biotemplated synthesis of perovskite nanomaterials for solar energy conversion.
Biotemplated synthesis of perovskite nanomaterials for solar energy conversion.
Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) (2012-04-21)
Nurxat Nuraje, Xiangnan Dang, Jifa Qi, Mark A Allen, Yu Lei, Angela M Belcher
PMID22517374
ABSTRACT
A synthetic method of using genetically engineered M13 virus to mineralize perovskite nanomaterials, particularly strontium titanate (STO) and bismuth ferrite (BFO), is presented. Genetically engineered viruses provide effective templates for perovskite nanomaterials. The virus-templated nanocrystals are small in size, highly crystalline, and show photocatalytic and photovoltaic properties.
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Calcium titanate, nanopowder, <100 nm particle size (BET), 99% trace metals basis