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Biosynthetic optical waveguide interface integration using biomimetic - de novo design ELP for optoelectronic applications




TekijätSeisto, Anni; Hokkanen, Ari; Damlin, Pia; Pylkkänen, Robert; Kiiveri, Kirsi; Borisova, Anna S.; Kvarnström, Carita; Cheng, Xu; Sun, Zhipei; Nonappa; Mohammadi, Pezhman

KustantajaElsevier BV

Julkaisuvuosi2026

Lehti: Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal

Vuosikerta33

Aloitussivu13

Lopetussivu23

eISSN2001-0370

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.csbj.2025.12.009

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Verkko-osoitehttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.csbj.2025.12.009

Rinnakkaistallenteen osoitehttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/508368887

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The integration of biologically inspired materials into photonic device fabrication offers a promising route toward sustainable and biocompatible alternative to conventional in inorganic or petroleum based synthetic materials used in optoelectronic systems. In this work, we present a biosynthetic approach for waveguide fabrication utilizing a biomimetic - de novo designed elastin-like polypeptide (ELP) formulated into an all-water-based photoresist compatible with two-photon polymerization (2PP). The ELP was genetically engineered and recombinantly produced in microbes for enhanced molecular stability, a critical feature for withstanding both localized and bulk temperature increases that occur during high-intensity laser exposure during printing. The resulting ELP formulation supported direct writing of waveguide architecture without the need for organic solvents, harsh processing steps, or post-functionalization. This aqueous resist formulation exhibits high stability during printing and retains its structural integrity upon curing, making it a promising candidate for environmentally friendly, soft-material photonics. This work establishes a foundation for using biosynthetic polypeptides in the fabrication of functional photonic elements and demonstrates a step toward greener, protein-based optoelectronic manufacturing technologies.


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This work was supported by the Academy of Finland project 348628, and internal funding from the VTT Technical Research Center of Finland, Ltd.


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