Abstract:
An apparatus and method for performing analysis and identification of molecules have been presented. In one embodiment, a portable molecule analyzer includes a sample input/output connection to receive a sample, a nanopore-based sequencing chip to perform analysis on the sample substantially in real-time, and an output interface to output result of the analysis.
Abstract:
Single-walled carbon nanotube transistor and rectifying devices, and associated methods of making such devices include a porous structure for the single-walled carbon nanotubes. The porous structure (1120) may be anodized aluminum oxide or another material. Electrodes for source (1140) and drain (1150) of a transistor are provided at opposite ends of the single-walled carbon nanotube devices. A gate region (1110) may be provided one end or both ends of the porous structure. The gate electrode may be formed into the porous structure. A transistor of the invention may be especially suited for power transistor or power amplifier applications.
Abstract:
A gas storage assembly that has an enclosure within which are disposed at least about 100 inorganic tubules are present for each cubic micron of volume of the enclosure. The assembly has a storage capacity of at least 20 grams of hydrogen per liter of volume of the enclosure.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for encapsulating inorganic micro- or nanostructures within polymeric microgels are described. In various embodiments, viruses are encapsulated with microgels during microgel formation. The viruses can provide a template for in situ synthesis of the inorganic structures within the microgel. The inorganic structures can be distributed substantially homogeneously throughout the microgel, or can be distributed non-uniformly within the microgel. The inventive microgel compositions can be used for a variety of applications including electronic devices, biotechnological devices, fuel cells, display devices and optical devices.
Abstract:
This invention provides novel nanofibers and nanofiber structures which posses adherent properties, as well as the use of such nanofibers and nanofiber comprising structures in the coupling and/or joining together of articles or materials.
Abstract:
A method for making packets of nanostructures is presented. The method includes etching trenches in a silicon substrate. Nanostructures are grown in the trenches. The trenches are then filled with a filler material. Any filler and/or nanostructures material extending beyond the trench is removed. The silicon substrate is etched away, resulting in a nanopellet surrounding the nanostructures and wherein each nanostructures has a generally uniform length and direction. Nanostructures can comprise nanotubes, nanowires and nanofibers. The method eases the manipulation of nanostructures while providing geometrical uniformity.
Abstract:
Methods of and apparatus for preparing gas-filled liposomes are described. Gas-filled liposomes prepared by these methods are particularly useful, for example, in ultrasonic imaging applications and in therapeutic drug delivery systems.
Abstract:
Nano tweezers (1), comprising a support body (25), an observation probe (10) projected from the support body (25) for observing the surface of a specimen, a movable arm (20) disposed parallel with the observation probe (10) projected from the support body (25) and opening and closing to hold and release the specimen on and from the observation probe (10), and a drive mechanism drivingly opening and closing the movable arm (20) from and to the observation probe (10). Each of the support body (25), the observation probe (10), and the movable arm (20) is manufactured by working a semiconductor wafer (30) by photolithography process. Thus, since the dimensional accuracy of the nano tweezers can be increased, the specimen can be accurately observed and securely held.