Biosensors Made From Carbon and Polymer Composite Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)

Abstract

The goal of this project is to develop a new class of biosensors using carbon and polymer based micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). This report discusses the progress to date on the individual tasks outlined in the proposal. Ion implanter equipment problems have delayed progress, but repairs on the implanter as well as obtaining outside implantation services has been conducted. Current progress has included investigation and refinement of the step-by-step process involved in the development of the CPMEMS. A method has been developed for successfully attaching antibodies to the carbon polymer material (Au/PSA) where antigen binding has been observed, and we have shown using AFM that the poly-D-lysine used to attach the antibodies to the carbon polymer material has caused some non-specific binding. Work on the antigen collection system has led to an alternate technology method of collection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 21, 2004
Accession Number
ADA426181

Entities

People

  • Matt Curry
  • Norm Dobson
  • Paul Durham
  • Ryan Giedd

Organizations

  • Missouri State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antibodies
  • Biosensors
  • Composite Materials
  • Electron Beams
  • Fabrication
  • Films
  • Implantation
  • Ion Sources
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Microscopes
  • Microscopy
  • Particles
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • Polymers

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Semiconductor Device Technology
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems