Liquid gated carbon nanotubes field effect transistors (LGCNTFET) platform for herbicide sensing

J. N. Tey, I. P.M. Wijaya, C. R. Suri, S. Gandhi, J. Wei, I. Rodriguez, S. G. Mhaisalkar

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Abstract

Single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) is a onedimensional system with all its carbon atoms present on the surface, hence its conductance is highly sensitive to the surrounding charge environment. Due to the extreme charge sensitivity, biocompatibility and chemical stability, SWCNT is particularly interested in biosensing application. In this paper, we demonstrated a practical approach of fabricating laminated SWCNT liquid gate field effect transistor (LGFET) through a solution processed route involving only two materials, PDMS and SWCNT. The laminated SWCNT LGFETs show great potential towards atrazine detection. The change in the detection signal in terms of conductance was deduced to be due to electrostatic gating mechanism caused by the localized interaction between CNT and the biomolecules. Although relatively high concentration was used in the experiment, the detection limit could be lowered down further by improving the signal-to-noise ratio of the measurement, which can be done through either signal amplification, and/or noise reduction.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 2009, IMECE 2009
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Pages249-254
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780791843758
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2009 - Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States
Duration: Nov 13 2009Nov 19 2009

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings
Volume2

Conference

Conference2009 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLake Buena Vista, FL
Period11/13/0911/19/09

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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