WSURF Case 789 Bio
Nanomaterials for Biological Detection
Summary
High surface area (300-2,000 m2/g) nanomaterials research is directed towards the creation of inexpensive media for applications that require rapid and responsive sampling, selective separations or sequestering, drug delivery and high throughput catalytic processing. The wide utilization of these materials has been restricted as a result of limited methodologies for the repeatable, low cost production of nanomaterials possessing highly accessible, large surface areas. Researchers at Washington State University and the University of Idaho have made a number of breakthroughs which now opens the door for such technological applications.
The researchers are have developed a simple robust methodology for the manufacture of nanostructured surfaces. Moreover, methods to grow metal nanoparticles onto the surface of the nanostructures have been developed. Metallization of the nanostructured mats both increases the surface area of the material and provides the opportunity to modulate the chemical properties of the surface. For example, the nanoparticles can be further appended with molecules that recognize specific molecular targets. This enables many different applications, examples include: molecular detection, target sequestration, reagent catalysis and timed release.
Applications & Advantages
- Adaptable to different geometries
- Adaptable to different targets
- Robust method for production
- Simple & Scalable
IP Status
The technology is protected by a PCT application and is available for exclusive worldwide licensing.
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