NanoBioMaterials - From BioLEDs to Tissue Engineering

The next frontier in electronic and photonic devices is the use of biomaterials, either naturally occurring or artificially produced based on biological methods. Biomaterials with unusual properties not easily replicated in conventional organic or inorganic materials can provide another degree of freedom in terms of device design and produce enhancements in device performance. Furthermore, natural biomaterials are a replenishable resource and are inherently biodegradable. The emerging field of nanobiotechnology combines chemistry, biology and electronics to generate novel materials, devices and applications.