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  Kasyutich, O.I. ; Sarua, A. ; Figueiredo, W. ; Tatchev, D. ; Hoell, A. ; Haas, S. ; Schwarzacher: Three-dimensional nanoparticle arrays produced by protein crystallization. In: Kashchiev, D. [Ed.] : Nanoscale phenomena and structuresSofia: Drinov, 2008. - ISBN 978-954-322244-5, p. 237-244

Abstract:
Proteins are well-known to form crystals and show promise as templates for making nanoparticles. We exploit these properties to create 3-dimensional protein-based nanoparticle arrays. In previous studies a magnetic protein, magnetoferritin, was formed by replacing the core of the natural iron storage protein molecule ferritin with a ferrimagnetic oxide. Here the crystallization of magnetoferritin to produce large, regular, 3-dimensional arrays of synthetic nano-magnets is demonstrated. Interactions within the arrays strongly influence their magnetic properties.