Fonash S.J. – TechConnect Briefs

A Novel Parallel Flow Control (PFC) System for Syringe-Driven Nanofluidics

Liang H., Nam W.J., Fonash S.J., The Pennsylvania State University, US

In this work, we introduce the parallel flow control (PFC) configuration shown in Fig. 1 to address these key interfacing and flow control issues. PFC uses flow in a pressure-driven micro-channel, which interfaces with the [...]

Manufacturable, Highly Responsive Nanowire Mercury Sensors

Keebaugh S., Nam W.J., Fonash S.J., The Pennsylvania State University, US

We have developed a manufacturable and highly responsive gold nanowire sensor capable of detecting ppb concentrations of mercury in air and water. The nanowire sensor exhibits a superior response compared to thin film sensors and [...]

Silicon Nanowire Transistors Fabricated by the Mass-Manufacturable, Self-Assembling “Grow-in-Place” Approach

Shan Y., Fonash S.J., Pennsylvania State University, US

Silicon nanowire (SiNW) transistor fabrication, until our work, has had environmental concerns and manufacturing issues arising from the use of a complex process flow involving SiNW growth and harvesting followed by nanowire positioning, aligning and [...]