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Charge Transport in DNA - Insights from Simulations


Author: Wolter, Mario
Source: Directory of Open Access Books
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
ISBN: 9783731500827
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Charge transport and charge transfer (CT) capabilities of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) are investigated. A QM/MM multi-scale framework is applied to calculate the CT capabilities of DNA under conditions resembling the experimental setup. The simulations are able to explain and predict the outcome of experiments and therefore make suggestions in advance. Based on the findings, suitable DNA sequences can be opted for the design of DNA-based devices as nano-scale electronic elements.