A detailed study of physical vapor deposition (PVD) technique applied to diphenylalanine (FF) peptides is described, following the self-assembly mechanism of deposited peptide nanostructures.Control of their chemical and physical properties have enabled us to develop a controllable deposition technology for fabricating peptide nanostructures. The PVD process of FF consists of elementary stages: first linear-FF (L-FF) molecules adhere to the substrate forming an amorphous layer, which grows into nanoclusters. Second, either PNT of L-FF or peptide nano fiber of cyclo-FF are formed, depending on the PVD environment.
- Becky Bank-Srour
- Peter Becker
- Gil Rosenman
