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Energy Conversion in Protocells with Natural Nanoconductors
Joint Authors
Xu, Jian
LaVan, David A.
Vanderlick, T. Kyle
Source
International Journal of Photoenergy
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
While much nanotechnology leverages solid-state devices, here we present the analysis of designs for hybrid organic-inorganic biomimetic devices, “protocells,” based on assemblies of natural ion channels and ion pumps, “nanoconductors,” incorporated into synthetic supported lipid bilayer membranes.
These protocells mimic the energy conversion scheme of natural cells and are able to directly output electricity.
The electrogenic mechanisms have been analyzed and designs were optimized using numerical models.
The parameters that affect the energy conversion are quantified, and limits for device performance have been found using numerical optimization.
The electrogenic performance is compared to conventional and emerging technologies and plotted on Ragone charts to allow direct comparisons.
The protocell technologies summarized here may be of use for energy conversion where large-scale ion concentration gradients are available (such as the intersection of fresh and salt water sources) or small-scale devices where low power density would be acceptable.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Xu, Jian& Vanderlick, T. Kyle& LaVan, David A.. 2011. Energy Conversion in Protocells with Natural Nanoconductors. International Journal of Photoenergy،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Xu, Jian…[et al.]. Energy Conversion in Protocells with Natural Nanoconductors. International Journal of Photoenergy No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Xu, Jian& Vanderlick, T. Kyle& LaVan, David A.. Energy Conversion in Protocells with Natural Nanoconductors. International Journal of Photoenergy. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-471204