Development of a sensor for no based on a hybrid organic-semiconductor device for detection of asthma

Objective

SENTIMATS will develop a new type of hybrid organic/inorganic sensors capable of application in several industrial sectors and then to apply the new technology for measuring specifically the content of nitric oxide (NO) in exhaled air for monitoring asthma. For developing the sensor the partners in SENTIMATS intend to investigate the parameters controlling the hybrid structure. Specifically, the nature of the bond between the organic molecules and the semiconductor surface in order to be able to form reproducible and stable organized organic layer. How the electric potential changes across a two dimensional organized layer and what is the role of the organized 2D structure versus a non-organized one. The parameters in the semiconductor structure (doping and layers) that are affecting the sensitivity of a new hybrid sensor towards NO .

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-5. - RTD Activities of a Generic Nature : materials and their technologies for production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies in the steel field

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE

Address

Herzel Street 2
76100 Rehovot
Israel

Participants (5)

CHIARO NETWORKS LTD

Israel

Address

Nahum Hefzadi, 5
91343 Jerusalem

FOUNDATION OF RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY - HELLAS

Greece

Address

Vasilika Vouton
71110 Iraklion

IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE

United Kingdom

Address

South Kensington
SW7 2AZ London

INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNICO

Portugal

Address

Avl. Rovisco Pais
1049-001 Lisboa

UNIVERSITE PIERRE ET MARIE CURIE - PARIS VI

France

Address

Rue Henri Dunant 2
94320 Thiais