Biomanufacturing of functional nanomaterials for electrochemical and biomedical application

◈Title : Biomanufacturing of functional nanomaterials for electrochemical and biomedical    application
◈ Speaker : Prof. Ki Tae Nam (Seoul National University)
◈ Date & Time : Friday, June 1 (2:00pm ~ 3:30pm)
◈ Place : LG Research Building, Room #101
◈ Host : Prof. Byung Sub Kim (Tel. 2382)
              BK21 Educational Institute of Future Information Technology
◈Abstract : Imagine a world where we could biomanufacture hybrid nanomaterials having atomic-scale resolution over functionality and architecture. Toward this vision, a fundamental challenge in materials science is how to design and synthesize protein-like material that can be fully self-assembled and exhibit information-specific process. In an ongoing effort to extend the fundamental understanding of protein structure to non-natural systems, we have designed a class of peptoid polymers to fold like proteins and assemble into defined nanostructures. We have identified specific sequences of non-biological peptoid polymer chains that crystallize into extremely thin sheets under physiological conditions. In this talk, I will talk about new strategies to drive the self-assembled structures utilizing the electrostatic interactions. I will also discuss about the specific interaction between proteins and inorganics that can be used for the development of new hybrid devices.