This episode features a fascinating discussion with Dr. Ryan Chiechi about his groundbreaking research in the field of molecular electronics. His team has achieved a significant milestone in creating digital logic circuits from protein complexes and liquid metal electrodes. This achievement paves the way for a whole new understanding and approach toward electronics at the molecular level.

Dr. Chiechi's protein-based resistors and diodes showcase a unique feature - temperature-independent charge transport across approximately 10 nm distances. Moreover, these circuits don't require special handling or encapsulation, which significantly simplifies their usage.

A key characteristic of these protein complexes is that their function is entirely dependent on self-assembly. The orientation of the dipole moments within these assemblies determines their electrical conductivity, adding dynamic functionality to these protein-based circuits.

Dr. Chiechi further demonstrates the practical applications of these molecular electronic devices by creating pulse modulators based on AND and OR logic gates. These innovative circuits perform almost identically to their simulated counterparts, indicating a significant step forward in the field of molecular electronics.

Join us as we dive into the details of this intriguing research and explore the future possibilities that molecular electronics hold.

Keywords: Dr. Ryan Chiechi, Digital Logic Circuits, Protein Complexes, Liquid Metal Electrodes, Molecular Electronics, Self-assembly, Dipole Moments, AND and OR Logic Gates, Molecular Self-assembly.

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-30038-8 The fabrication of digital logic circuits comprising resistors and diodes made from protein complexes wired together using printed liquid metal electrodes.