The Beck group works in the field of protein-based nanomaterials. We use protein containers to assemble inorganic nanoparticles into highly structured materials. A range of techniques is employed: protein design using computational tools, protein production and purification, nanoparticle synthesis and nanoparticle assembly with crystallization methods. Characterization of the materials is carried out with X-ray crystallography, electron microscopy and small angle X-ray scattering.