Nano-electronic sensors for chemical and biological analytes, including capacitance and bio-membrane devices

摘要

Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes inorganic gases, organic vapors, biomolecules, viruses and the like. A number of embodiments of capacitive sensors having alternative architectures are described. Particular examples include integrated cell membranes and membrane-like structures in nanoelectronic sensors.

主权项

1. A sensor, comprising:
a substrate; a conductive base disposed adjacent the substrate; a dielectric material covering at least a region of the conductive base; one or more nanostructures disposed adjacent the dielectric material and capacitively coupled to the conductive base; and a top lead electrically communicating to the one or more nanostructures, wherein said top lead extends substantially across the one or more nanostructures.