Kinnell P.K. – TechConnect Briefs

The Optimisation of a Resonant Gas Sensor by Using Nano-Tectured Surfaces

Docker P.T., Kinnell P.K., Ward M.C.L., University of Birmingham, UK

This paper describes the potential for optimising a resonant gas sensor by using nano-textured surfaces. Initial modelling proved that a device with a nano-textured active layer could have its surface area increased by an order [...]

The Manufacture and Preliminary Testing of a Novel Bio-MEMS Filtration Chip

Docker P.T., Prince M., Kinnell P.K., Ward M.C.L., Ma X., Birmingham University, UK

In the clinical/microbiological laboratory there are currently several ways of separating specific cells from a fluid suspension. Conventionally cells can be separated based on size, density, electrical charge, light-scattering properties, and antigenic surface properties. Separating [...]

A Novel Method for Determining Optimum Etch Times for the One Step Dry Release Proces

Docker P.T., Kinnell P.K., Ward M.C., The University of Birmingham, UK

This paper details a novel method for determining the optimum etch times for releasing structures when using the authors one step dry release process. By using self releasing structures known as waffles the exact point [...]