DNA mold templated assembly of conductive gold nanowires


DNA mold templated assembly of conductive gold nanowires

Bayrak, T.; Helmi, S.; Ye, J.; Kauert, D.; Kelling, J.; Schönherr, T.; Erbe, A.; Seidel, R.

We introduce a new concept for the solution-based fabrication of conductive gold nanowires using DNA templates. To this end we employ DNA nanomolds inside which electroless gold deposition is initiated by site-specifically attached seeds. Using programmable interfaces individual molds self-assemble into micrometer long mold superstructures. During the subsequent internal gold deposition, the mold walls constrain the metal growth, such that highly homogeneous nanowires with 20-30 nm diameter are obtained. Wire contacting using electron beam lithography and electrical conductance characterization at temperatures between 4.2 K and room temperature demonstrate, that metallically conducting wires can be produced, though in part of the wires the conductance is limited by boundaries between gold grains. Using different mold designs, our synthesis scheme will in the future allow the fabrication of complex metal structures with programmable shape.

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