Projektnummer

0053786

Zusammenfassung

Motivated by the absence of an engine capable of converting chemical energy into mechanical energy without creating heat first, the goal of this project is to hierarchically assemble biomolecular motors into large-scale, functional arrays capable of creating a macroscopic force output. The envisioned molecular engine will consist of a multilayer structure, in which each layer consists of a surface coated with kinesin motor proteins and a surface coated with microtubules. The two surfaces glide with respect to each other as the kinesin motors utilize the chemical energy provided by the ...