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.
Recommended Citation
Bren, Kara L.; Krauss, Todd D.; Knappen, Erin; Kubie, Lenore; and Kleingardner, Jesse G., "Modified heme peptides as components of systems for solar energy conversion" (2011). Educator Scholarship. 15.
https://mosaic.messiah.edu/chem_ed/15
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.