Acquisition of CVD for Synthesis of Explosive Nanosensors
Abstract
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, under authority of 10 U.S.C. ¤ 2362 and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OASD(R&E)), allocated $28 million to assist Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) with equipment and instrumentation enhancements to improve their research and education capabilities in scientific disciplines important to the defense mission. The program aims enhance the capacity of HBCU/MI to participate broadly in defense research programs and activities and to increase the number of graduates, including underrepresented minorities, in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Nanotechnology has potential applications in many sectors of the American economy including healthcare, energy, transportation and defense. The focus of this proposal is to request funding for the acquisition of the following instruments that would serve to start a new research initiative in nanosensor research at CCNY campus. I. A customizable EasyTube 101¨ Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) system: This would be used for the growth of a spectrum of nanomaterials for multifunctional structures. It is an automatic system with the capability to synthesize semiconducting nanowires, graphene, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). These nanomaterials are required for research in various departments within CCNY that include, but are not limited to, chemistry, biology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering and various satellite research centers at City University of New York campus. II. Horiba Nanolog¨ Fluorescence system: Since the proposed nanosensor research would utilize dual-modalities, this system would help to quantify and analyze fluorescence characteristics of the nanosensor and would permit determination of optical response of the sensor in synergy with electrical measurements. Research Plan includes: 1. Synthesis and characterization of appropriate nanomaterials in different morphologies and topologies. Evaluation of pertinent candidates for nanosensor fabrication. 2. Surface engineering of nanomaterial surfaces with appropriate fluorescent receptors to achieve optical detection. 3. A dual-modality device will be fabricated and tested with the help of electrical characterization systems. 4. Wireless electronics prototype that is capable of interfacing with the nanosensor will be developed and tested for acquisition, processing, and transmission of the data on-board the unmanned vehicle. Education Plan includes: 1. Work with STEM students through the CCNY STEM Career Development Institute. 2. Develop a new undergraduate nanosensor course for hands-on experience. 3. Work with nearby technical high school minority students and teachers. 4. Provide outreach programs to work with minority undergraduate students.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1610493
Entities
People
- Bruce Kim
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- City University of New York
- Office of the Secretary of Defense