Title

Modified heme peptides as components of systems for solar energy conversion

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

8-25-2011

Abstract

Nature makes use of tetrapyrrole-based chromophores complexed with protein as light-harvesting agents in solar energy conversion. Inspired by nature's approach, we are designing and preparing porphyrin-peptide conjugates for use in solar-energy conversion. Heme peptides are expressed in E. coli by making make use of the cytochrome c maturation apparatus that covalently attaches heme to Cys-X-X-Cys-His motifs. Heme iron is then replaced with zinc, resulting in photoexcitable electron donors. The peptides are designed to optimize binding to nanotubes, the intended electron acceptor for long-range charge separation. An ultimate goal is to utilize the porphyrin-peptides in devices for the photogeneration of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier.

Comments

Originally published as: Bren KL, Krauss TD, Knappen E, Kubie L, Kleingardner JG. (2011). Modified heme peptides as components of systems for solar energy conversion ACS National Meeting Book of Abstracts.

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