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Programmable Periodicity of Quantum Dot Arrays with DNA Origami Nanotubes

Hieu Bui, Boise State University
Craig Onodera, Boise State University
Carson Kidwell, Boise State University
YerPeng Tan, Boise State University
Elton Graugnard, Boise State University
Wan Kuang, Boise State University
Jeunghoon Lee, Boise State University
William B. Knowlton, Boise State University
Bernard Yurke, Boise State University
William L. Hughes, Boise State University

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This document was originally published by American Chemical Society in Nano Letters. Copyright restrictions may apply. DOI: 10.1021/nl101079u

Abstract

To fabricate quantum dot arrays with programmable periodicity, functionalized DNA origami nanotubes were developed. Selected DNA staple strands were biotin-labeled to form periodic binding sites for streptavidin-conjugated quantum dots. Successful formation of arrays with periods of 43 and 71 nm demonstrates precise, programmable, large-scale nanoparticle patterning; however, limitations in array periodicity were also observed. Statistical analysis of AFM images revealed evidence for steric hindrance or site bridging that limited the minimum array periodicity.

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Hieu Bui, Craig Onodera, Carson Kidwell, YerPeng Tan, Elton Graugnard, Wan Kuang, Jeunghoon Lee, William B. Knowlton, Bernard Yurke, and William L. Hughes. "Programmable Periodicity of Quantum Dot Arrays with DNA Origami Nanotubes" Nano Letters 10.9 (2010): 3367-3372.
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/wan_kuang/1