New Generation of GaN-based sensor arrays for nano- and pico-fluidic systems for fast and reliable biomedical testing

Objective

The goal of the project is to develop a novel Gallium Nitride (Gann) based integrated system for fast physical, chemical, and biological analysis of metabolites, Pharmaceuticals, proteins and pathogens in aqueous particle- and picot-droplets. The research is motivated by the need of hospitals and laboratories for tools enabling identification and screening of large numbers of samplescontaning small volumes of disease-associated substances. High-rate, efficiency, and sensitivity of analytical sample-processing that are crucial for early detection of substances associated with diseases such as AIDS or Creutzfeldt-Jakob will directly contribute to improved quality of life and reduction of medical treatment costs. GaNano explores the frontiers of Nan technologies through development and integration of electronic sensor arrays, optical components (visible and UV light emitters and detectors), and fluidic-fluidic dosing device, to form a multifunctional system based on Gann micro- andnanostructures. Optimised for physical, chemical, and biological analysis of very small amounts of liquid, the system will support long-term innovations in bio-medical applications, industrial testing, and development of Pharmaceuticals. Specific objectives are to:
- process Gann based electronic sensor arrays on transparent chips for chemical and physical analysis of particle- and picot-droplets,
- develop InAIGaN/GaN optical sensor arrays combining UV light emitting and laser diodes with detector arrays for spatially and energy resolved fluorescence spectroscopy,
- modify an inkjet-like dosing system for particle- and droplets-droplets containing large biopolymer assemblies such as proteins or viruses,
- develop and apply organic test substances and optical markers for particle- and picofluidicsystems and functionalise sensor surfaces enabling selective biological characterisation
,- integrate the dosing system with the electronic and optical sensor arrays into a multifunctional system.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › earth and related environmental sciences › hydrology
• natural sciences › physical sciences › optics › laser physics
• engineering and technology › electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering › electronic engineering › sensors › optical sensors
• medical and health sciences › health sciences › infectious disease › RNA virus › hiv
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › organic chemistry › amines
• natural sciences › biological sciences › biochemistry › biomolecules › proteins › enzymes
• engineering and technology › mechanical engineering › vehicle engineering › aerospace engineering › aircraft
• engineering and technology › environmental engineering › water treatment processes › drinking water treatment processes
• social sciences › economics and business › business and management › commerce
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › inorganic chemistry › inorganic compounds

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-2002-3.4.4.3 - New generation of sensors, actuators and systems for health, safety and security of people and environment
• NMP-2002-3.4.4 - Integration of nanotechnologies, new materials and new production technologies for improved quality of life; "from nano to devices"

Call for proposal

FP6-2002-NMP-1
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Funding Scheme

STREP - Specific Targeted Research Project

Coordinator

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET ILMENAU

Address

Max-planck-ring 14
Ilmenau
Germany

Participants (9)

ANALYTIK JENA AG

Germany

Address

Konrad-zuse-strasse 1
Jena

EUROPEAN AERONAUTIC DEFENCE AND SPACE COMPANY - EADS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

Germany

Address

Willi-messerschmitt-strasse
Muenchen

FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY - HELLAS

Greece

Address

Vassilika Vouton
Heraklion, Crete

GE GLOBAL RESEARCH EUROPE GMBH

Germany

Address

Freisinger Landstrasse 50
Garching B. Muenchen

INSTYTUT WYSOKICH CISNIEN POLSKIEJ AKADEMII NAUK

Poland

Address

Sokolowska 29-37
Warszawa

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN

Germany

Address

Arcisstrasse 21
Muenchen

TOPGAN LTD

Poland

Address

Sokolowska 29/37
Warsaw

UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE MADRID

Spain

Address

Avda De Ramiro De Maeztu 7 S/n
Madrid

UNIVERSITY OF CRETE

Greece

Address

Knossou Avenue
Heraklion - Crete