Peptide‐Based Optical/Electronic Materials: Assembly and Recent Applications in Biomedicine, Sensing, and Energy Storage

Abstract

The unique optical and electronic properties of living systems are impressive. Peptide‐based supramolecular self‐assembly systems attempt to mimic these properties by preparation optical/electronic function materials with specific structure through simple building blocks, rational molecular design, and specific kinetic stimulation. From the perspective of building blocks and assembly strategies, the unique optical and electronic properties of peptide‐based nanostructures, including peptides self‐assembly and peptides regulate the assembly of external function subunits, are systematically reviewed. Additionally, their applications in biomedicine, sensing, and energy storage are also highlighted. This bioinspired peptide‐based function material is one of the hot candidates for the new generation of green intellect materials, with many advantages such as biocompatibility, environmental friendliness, and adjustable morphology.

Functional oligo- and polypeptide assemblies for photochemical, optical and electronic applications

“…Pioneering works on the self-assembly of the peptides with molecular functionality have been carried out by several groups, and excellent reviews on the fundamentals and applications of self-assembled peptide assemblies were published. 24–31 In the present review, we introduce research results on arranging molecular functionality on the top and bottom sides of the β-sheet.…”