Dissertation
'Q-wires': Synthesis, electrochemical properties and their application in electro-enzymology
An objective of this research was to achieve direct, well-defined and non-rate-limiting electron transfer between respiratory enzymes and the electrode surface by means of 'Q-wires'.
- Author
- Rossius, S.G.H.
- Date
- 26 September 2017
- Links
- Thesis in Leiden Repository
An objective of this research was to achieve direct, well-defined and non-rate-limiting electron transfer between respiratory enzymes and the electrode surface by means of 'Q-wires'. Ensuring direct and fast electron transfer, these molecular wires may ultimately be part of a series of electrode surface modifications leading to the complete, stable and well-defined immobilization of an enzyme of interest. Realization of such a stable protein film may aid in the elucidation of the enzyme’s mechanism and may perhaps lead to (commercially viable) applications, such as biosensors or biofuel cells.