Protein semiconductor devices

The utility of this protein in hybrid protein-semiconductor devices derives added value from the sensitivity of the protein to external molecular stimuh. - Thus, it is possible to use the photocycle kinetics or photovoltaic responsivity > > to monitor the concentration of volatile species. Most of the work to date concentrated on anesthetics, but these and other studies indicate that many organic compounds will directly bind to BR and alter the photophysical properties. > > It can be concluded that the complexity of the photovoltaic signal and the sensitivity of this signal to external media combine to make BR a strong candidate for the design of hybrid protein-semiconductor sensors. 

Protein Computers. The membrane protein bacteriorhodopsin holds great promise as a memory component in future computers. This protein has the property of adopting different states in response to varying optical wavelengths. Its transition rates are very rapid. Bacteriorhodopsin could be used both in the processor and storage, making a computer smaller, faster, and more economical than semiconductor devices (34). 

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