Synthesis of novel supramolecular self-assembled β3-peptide materials for charge-transfer applications

This thesis aimed to synthesise new materials that can potentially be used in devices such as photovoltaics, organic light emitting diodes and biosensors. These materials are based on homologues of natural amino acids (that are found in living organisms) and a molecule that carries charge. The amino acids come together like lego blocks to create peptide nanowires that absorb light and form a highway for electrons to flow and paves the way for a new generation of optoelectronic materials.