Hierarchical functionalisation of single-wall carbon nanotubes with DNA through positively charged pyrene

Chia-Ling Chung; Christelle Gautier; Stéphane Campidelli; Arianna Filoramo

doi:10.1039/c0cc00673d

Hierarchical functionalisation of single-wall carbon nanotubes with DNA through positively charged pyrene

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Sep 21;46(35):6539-41. doi: 10.1039/c0cc00673d. Epub 2010 Aug 19.

Authors

Chia-Ling Chung¹, Christelle Gautier, Stéphane Campidelli, Arianna Filoramo

Affiliation

¹ CEA, IRAMIS, SPEC, Laboratoire d'Electronique Moléculaire, F-91191 Gif sur Yvette, France.

PMID: 20721373
DOI: 10.1039/c0cc00673d

Abstract

A simple and efficient method to link reversibly DNA to SWNTs via electrostatic interaction is reported. The DNA/nanotube hybrids are characterised by a combination of gel electrophoresis and AFM.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

DNA / chemistry*
Electrophoresis, Agar Gel
Microscopy, Atomic Force
Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry*
Pyrenes / chemistry*
Static Electricity

Substances

Nanotubes, Carbon
Pyrenes
DNA
pyrene