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Utilization of the material-specifi c peptide-substrate interactions of M13 virus broadens colloidal stability window of graphene.The homogeneous distribution of graphene is maintained in weak acids and increased ionic strengths by complexing with virus.This graphene/virus conducting template is utilized in the synthesis of energy-storage materials to increase the conductivity of the composite electrode.Successful formation of the hybrid biological template is demonstrated by the mineralization of bismuth oxyfl uoride as a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries, with increased loading and improved electronic conductivity.