DNA-CNT Interactions and Gating Mechanism Using MD and DFT Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • DNA molecules are able to wrap carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in water solution, thus merging advantages of DNA chemistry with CNT physics as a natural way to design sensor devices. Using electrical means, a reversible semiconductor- metallic behavior has been found in CNT-DNA hybrid structures. Classical molecular dynamics simulations of the CNT-DNA wrapping process are performed. Then, structural conformations are analyzed by first-principles electronic structure methods; we correlate our results with previous experimental reports on carbon-DNA complexes, providing complementary information to understand better their electrical behavior. 2011 American Chemical Society.

published proceedings

  • JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C

author list (cited authors)

  • Bobadilla, A. D., & Seminario, J. M.

citation count

  • 24

complete list of authors

  • Bobadilla, Alfredo D||Seminario, Jorge M

publication date

  • March 2011