Electrically conducting synthetic peptide complexes

摘要

Electrically conducting synthetic peptide complexes and methods for their preparation. The synthetic peptide complexes comprise first and second peptides which are spaced in parallel relationship. The peptides possess a helical structure and are bound by a plurality of complexing agents. The complexing agents have redox potential asymmetry which provides the synthetic complex with an electrical bias. The synthetic peptide complexes are particularly useful in electronic devices, including molecular electronic devices.