WVNANO
Electronic Transduction Functional Building Block Group
D. Lederman (FBBG Lead), Myers, Edwards, Physics, WVU, Korakakis, CSEE, WVU ; Gannett, Pharmacy, WVU, Timperman, Carroll, Chemistry, WVU; Flynn, MBRCC, WVU; Wu, MAE, WVU; Norton, Chemistry, Marshall
Objectives
- Challenge improve limit of detection for biomolecules in medical, industrial, biometric, and other applications
- Enabling NSE research study of single biomolecules, biomolecular films, new nanoelectronic devices for detection
- Integrated device test bed combining nano-electronic recognition with fluidics
- Outcomes publications, external funding, patents, products
Approach
- Single-molecular and biomolecular detection via advanced electronic, magnetic or mechanical means
- Use nanojunction fabrication, gold surface functionalization, microcantilever functionalization, advanced multifunctional materials and nanowire fabrication
- Delivery via microfluidics for testbed device via Fluidics FBBG
Accomplishments and Plans
- Specialized postdocs engaged, developed specialized nanoelectronic, magnetic and microcantilever techniques.
- Publications, talks at national conferences, patent applications. NSF, NIH proposal efforts submitted or in process.
- Future Directions
- 6 – 12 months: develop single-molecule identification techniques
- 1 – 3 years: develop testbed devices