Modeling molecular conduction in DNA wires: Charge transfer theories and dissipative quantum transport
Modern methods for theoretical physical chemistry of biopolymers , Elsevier (2006).
R. Bulla, R. Gutierrez, and G. Cuniberti.
Journal DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-044452220-7/50083-6

Measurements of electron transfer rates as well as of charge transport characteristics in DNA produced a number of seemingly contradictory results, ranging from insulating behaviour to the suggestion that DNA is an efficient medium for charge transport. Among other factors, environmental effects appear to play a crucial role in determining the effectivity of charge propagation along the double helix. This chapter gives an overview over charge transfer theories and their implication for addressing the interaction of a molecular conductor with a dissipative environment. Further, we focus on possible applications of these approaches for charge transport through DNA-based molecular wires.


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Modeling molecular conduction in DNA wires: Charge transfer theories and dissipative quantum transport
Modern methods for theoretical physical chemistry of biopolymers , Elsevier (2006).
R. Bulla, R. Gutierrez, and G. Cuniberti.
Journal DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-044452220-7/50083-6

Measurements of electron transfer rates as well as of charge transport characteristics in DNA produced a number of seemingly contradictory results, ranging from insulating behaviour to the suggestion that DNA is an efficient medium for charge transport. Among other factors, environmental effects appear to play a crucial role in determining the effectivity of charge propagation along the double helix. This chapter gives an overview over charge transfer theories and their implication for addressing the interaction of a molecular conductor with a dissipative environment. Further, we focus on possible applications of these approaches for charge transport through DNA-based molecular wires.


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