연세대학교 화학과 생체고분자연구실

Self-assembly is one of fundamental processes in biological system.From the smallest protein molecules to large organs, all biological systems are formed by self-assembly processes.Such self-assembly processes become the best model for bottom up strategy for the materials design.We are currently developing various molecular building blocks for the construction of well-ordered nano-structure. Various forms of porphyrin derivatives exist in bio-organism to carry out very important roles, such as photosynthesis, oxygen transport, and site-specific catalysis.Currently, we are going to develop porphyrin-based functional materials as the mimic of biosystems and biological processes.Throughout our investigation, we are going to realize efficient artificial light harvesting antenna systems, artificial receptors for specific chemical species, and stimuli responsive nano-devices.Such biomimetic materials may become the important model system for the understanding of biological phenomena.And also, mimicry of biological system will give great advantages in the energy efficiency.