Integrated self-adjusting nano-electronic sensors

Objective

We propose to develop a new integrated self-adjusting nanoelectronic sensor (SANES) based on functionalized carbon nanotubes as active elements. The multifunctional sensor micromodule will consist of a matrix of differently functionalized CNTs which are integrated into an electronics package (electronics and software also developed in the framework of the project) capable of:
- recording and analyzing the signal of a very small number (target: only one single nanotube) of sensing elements
- monitoring several factors (e.g. temperature, pressure, gas atmosphere etc.) simultaneously
- actively change the local chemical environment of the sensor component CNTs (self-adjusting behavior)

The primary objective of this proposal is to design, construct and analyse such novel sensor modules integrated in an intelligent micromodule. We intend to build the working prototype of the modul and perform its complete evaluation regarding sensitivity, selectivity, stability and reproducibility. We will conclude the project by performing a feasibility study on the possibilities of the production scale-up for the developed sensor module.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering › electronic engineering › signal processing
• engineering and technology › electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering › electronic engineering › sensors
• natural sciences › physical sciences › electromagnetism and electronics
• engineering and technology › nanotechnology › nanoelectronics

Programme(s)

• FP6-NMP - Nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials and new production processes and devices: thematic priority 3 under the 'Focusing and integrating community research' of the 'Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area' specific programme 2002-2006.

Topic(s)

• NMP-2004-IST-NMP-3 - Materials, Equipment and Processes for Production of Nano-Photonic and Nano-Electronic Devices

Call for proposal

FP6-2004-IST-NMP-2
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Funding Scheme

STREP - Specific Targeted Research Project

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF SZEGED

Address

Dugonics Ter 13
Szeged
Hungary

Participants (5)

RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

United States

Address

110 Eight Street
Troy

OULUN YLIOPISTO.

Finland

Address

Pentti Kaiteran Katu 1
Oulu

UNIVERSIDAD DEL PAIS VASCO / EUSKAL HERRIKO UNIBERTSITATEA

Spain

Address

Barrio Sarriena S/n
Leioa Bizkaia

LASER PROBE LP OY

Finland

Address

Teknologiantie 1
Oulu

MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN E.V.

Germany

Address

Hofgartenstrasse 8
Muenchen