Papers:
Nanostructured Biomimetic Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex (PDC) Sensors Selectively Detect Single Brain Cancer Cell and Have the Ability to Mimic the “ATP LID”
Diseases such as cancer, diabetes mellitus, and brain injury can be caused by lack of conformational change in the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC). The known “ATP Lid” for the function of PDC is comprised by [...]
Wireless Graphene-Based Quantum Capacitance Sensors for Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Olson E.J., Deen D.A., Ebrish M.A., Basu A., Kudva Y.C., Mukherjee P., Koester S.J., University of Minnesota, US
We describe a revolutionary concept for in vivo biosensing that utilizes the quantum capacitance effect in graphene to realize an ultra-small passive wireless sensor. The unique properties of graphene make it attractive for sensing applications. [...]
Electrical Response of DNA and Proteins at Nanoscale by Using Novel Nanoneedle Biosensor
Here we present a novel Nanoneedle biosensor used as an ultra-sensitive, label-free and localized device, which shows promise to overcome some of the current limitations of biosensors. A Nanoneedle biosensor is a real-time, label-free, direct [...]
Time-Resolved Luminescence Measurements on Up-Conversion Phosphors for Electron Beam Sterilization Monitoring
Reitzig M., Härtling T., Winkler M., Powers P.E., Derenko S., Röder O., Opitz J., Fraunhofer Institute for Nondestructive Testing IZFP, Dresden Branch, DE
We present recent investigations on time-resolved measurements on alterations in the temporal luminescence decay of up-conversion phosphors induced by electron beam treatment. As a consequence of the tight regulations concerning sterility in the food and [...]
A personal sampler for direct mass determination of nano-particles using a resonant cantilever sensor
The increasing industrial use of manufactured nano-particles demands for work place monitors and personal samplers to assess the exposure of production workers. Such particles are typically measured using comparatively complex and costly instrumentation. These instruments [...]
Differentiation of Complex Vapor Mixtures Using Versatile DNA-Carbon Nanotube Chemical Sensor Arrays
Vapor sensors based on functionalized carbon nanotubes (NTs) have shown great promise, with high sensitivity conferred by the reduced dimensionality and exceptional electronic properties of the NT. Critical challenges in the development of NT-based sensor [...]
Nanomaterials-Enabled Photonic and Chemiresistive Sensing of Chemicals and Biochemicals
Choi C-J, Benkstein K.D., Rogers P.H., Montgomery C.B., Semancik S., National Institute of Standards and Technology, US
Contact events occurring between target species and surface sites on sensing materials initiate front-end interactions and subsequent transduction processes that can yield viable signals for target detection. By offering high surface-to-volume ratios, and specialized properties, [...]
Micro/Nano Patterned Integrated Electrochemical Sensors for Implantable Applications
Electrochemical sensors are very important candidates for many sensing and actuation applications. Micro/Nano scale techniques are very appealing in designing these sensors for completely integrated systems. Such systems can provide accurate and long-term measurements of [...]
Hydrogel-based multi-stimuli responsive cilia
We present large-scale multi-responsive cilia arrays that can be stimulated environmentally (via a pH change), electrically or magnetically. By means of micro-fabrication techniques, we created high-aspect ratio molds on which the polymer solution was cast. [...]
Contact resistance modeling for NEMS ohmic relays using highly doped SiGe contact material
The principal goal of this work is to develop a more accurate model for the contact resistance using the real surface profile of the contacting material in comparison to the state-of-the art where the surface [...]
Tungsten for CMOS-MEMS Pirani and Ionization Vacuum Gauges
Tungsten is consider to be the most suitable material for the CMOS-MEMS vacuum gauges, including Pirani vacuum gauge and ionization vacuum gauge, due to its high temperature coefficient, resistant to the electromigration failure, high melting [...]
Dual Helix Dielectrophoretic Cell Separator Fabricated Using the Direct-Write Spindle Deposition Technique
Many biomedical procedures necessitating the separation of cells would benefit from the miniaturization of cell separators. This miniaturization effort has led to the development of 2D dielectrophoretic separators. The use of a 3D dielectrophoretic cell [...]
Fabrication of electrical microfluidic chip for electroporation of mammalian cells
The point of this paper is to demonstrate the use of a quick and cheap fabrication method to realize a laser-ablated microfluidic channel for single cell electroporation. Traditional lithography of microchannel with electrode in MEMS [...]
Fabrication of complex three-dimensional multilevel silicon micro- and nano-structures
We have developed a new process to fabricate arbitrary-shaped, multilevel, three-dimensional free-standing micro- and nano-structures on bulk silicon using focused high energy proton beam irradiation, followed by electrochemical anodization. We make use of the fact [...]
In-Situ Assessment of Wafer-Level Hermeticity by Micromembrane Technique
Yang C.-M., Jung H., Park E.M., Park J.H., Park E.M., Park J.H., Kim H-Y, Lee K-R, National Nano FabCenter, KP
Generally, the quantitative hermeticity of Wafer level Vacuum Packaging (WLVP) has been evaluated by integration of pirani gauge vacuum senses. But, this requires complex fabrication process and higher chip cost. In this work, hermeticity and [...]
Experimental study on sheet resistivity and thickness measurement in Copper Electroplating
Sharma A., Kumar D., Kumar Khandelwal S., Bansal D., Rangra K., Kumar D., Kumar Khandelwal S., Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI/ CSIR), IN
Electroplated copper thin films have been extensively used for interconnections in semiconductor devices. In this paper, electroplating of copper has been investigated to study the dependency of plated film thickness, current efficiency and sheet resistivity [...]
A Novel Integrated Optomechanical Transducer and Its Application in Atomic Force Microscopy
Cavity optomechanics studies the coupling of optical and mechanical degrees of freedom in an optical cavity. It has made great progress in recent years and enabled quantum-limited measurement of mechanical motion. One important application is [...]
Transient Analysis on Nonlinear Model of Electrostatically Actuated Nanomechanical Switch
This research predicted the transient behaviors of a nano-switch with static and dynamic analysis. The nano-switch consists of a cantilevered MWCNT incorporating the electrostatic forces and intermolecular attractive and repulsive forces between the CNT and [...]
Micromachined Ultrasound Integrated Circuit
we present the design and experimental acoustic test data for an ultrasound transducer technology based on a combination of micromachined dome-shaped piezoelectric resonators arranged in a flexible architecture. Our high performance niobium-doped lead zirconate titanate [...]
3-axis Capacitive Low-Gravity MEMS Accelerometer with Zero Cross-Axis Sensitivity in a Commercial Process
We describe integrated multi-axis low-g MEMS accelerometer devices fabricated in a commercial SOIMUMPS process available from MEMSCAP. We employ capacitive transduction mechanism which provides high reliability, low temperature sensitivity, low drift, and low power consumption. [...]
On the investigation of an interdigitated, high capacitance ratio shunt RF-MEMS switch for X- band applications
This paper presents a novel, highly compact capacitive shunt RF MEMS switch. In the presnted switch, interdigitation of signal lines with actuation electrodes. are used. The compactness has been achieved further by incorporating the HfO2 [...]
Determination of different metals using new microsensors diamond doped with boron (BDD) in wastewater
Sbartai A., Namour P., Errachid A., Krejči J., Šejnohová R., Renaud L., Hamlaoui M-L., Loir A-S., Garrelie F., Donnet C., Soder H., Audouard E., Granier J., Jaffrezic-Renaul N., Universite de Lyon, FR
Different methods of analysis and speciation of heavy metals can be used alone or in combination, including the techniques of anodic stripping voltametry (DPASV) and the square wave (SWV). The Principe of these methods, there [...]
Non-contact biaxial nanoprobe utilized for surface measurements of MEMS
In this work an oscillating biaxial nanoprobe will be presented which measures the surface of a measurement object. The biaxial nanoprobe vibrates in two directions to realize scanning measurements and to overcome the challenges of [...]
Temperature and Strain Coefficient of Velocity for Langasite SAW Devices
Surface Acoustic Wave sensors on Langasite substrates are being investigated for aerospace applications by NASA’s Vehicle Systems Safety Technologies (VSST) project. Strain sensors are being developed using the Langasite. Characterization of the Langasite material properties [...]
Nanoceramic MEMS Sensors for Universal Embedded Chemical Sensing
This abstract describes recent developments in a nanoceramic MEMS platform used for chemical sensing. These advances enable the addition of environmental awareness to many other consumer and commercial devices, including smart phones.
New Powerful Method Based on Electrical Harmonic Distortion Analysis for Electromechanical Characterizations of MEMS Devices
This paper presents a new, cheap and accurate experimental method based on electrical harmonic distortion analysis to determine mechanical characteristics (resonant frequency) of MEMS devices used in widespread applications as in energy scavenging, cantilever-based microsystems [...]
Nanolayer Interconnect Structures Ageing by Beam Resonance Method
This paper discusses important aspects of investigation on interconnects reliability and ageing which has to be considered in nanoscale. The research is ongoing and applies to structures like SiP, SoC where mechanical stress caused by [...]
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 2, Nanotechnology 2013: Electronics, Devices, Fabrication, MEMS, Fluidics and Computational (Volume 2)
Published: May 12, 2013
Industry sector: Sensors, MEMS, Electronics
Topic: MEMS & NEMS Devices, Modeling & Applications
ISBN: 978-1-4822-0584-8