AFSOR Bio-X: Encapsulated DNA-Based Molecular Autonomous Sensing Devices With Photonic I/O

Abstract

Purpose of this program was DNA-based nanostructure detector system development and demonstration with multispectral optical readouts. The overarching goal of this research was the remote hyperspectral detection of molecular targets, with application as a combat ready, modular, general purpose target detection and signal amplification system coupled to airborne imaging systems. The specific Tasks of this project were: (1) To develop systems that amplify detection events through the use of existing biomolecular amplification methods; (2) To optimize hydrogel/aerogel encapsulation and preservation of the biomolecular detection systems to ensure robust activity upon rehydration in the field; (3) To demonstrate remote detection by such systems using hyperspectral imaging.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 03, 2009
Accession Number
ADA513915

Entities

People

  • Erik A. Schultes
  • Harish Chandran
  • John Reif

Organizations

  • Duke University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chlamydia
  • Control Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Encapsulation
  • Hyperspectral Imagery
  • Metallic Nanoparticles
  • Molecular Weight
  • Nanoparticles
  • Nanostructures
  • Phase
  • Remote Sensing
  • Target Detection
  • Target Recognition

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Physics

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics