Application and Our focus

Application of nanowire in sensor technology


Application of the nanowires is broad. So far, the nanowires have been used as building blocks for electronics, optics, mechanics, and sensing technology etc. Furthermore, they have been used for different purposes in diverse fields. For instance, they can be used as a master (mould) in nano-imprinting, and as a masking layer for dry etching (patterning transfer) into other materials. Also, they can be used as a template in a self-assembly technology. E.g., Au nanowires are used to assemble biological species.

 

As different materials in the form of nanowire have different new properties, thus opening up many new applications, the potential applications of nanowires is therefore unlimited. Table 2 highlights several unique applications of the nanowires for sensor technology, notably gas, biological, and chemical sensor.

 
Table 2: Several unique applications of the nanowires for sensor technology
Nanowire materials Applications Advantages
Pd H2 gas sensor Quick respond time Operatring at room temperature
Semiconducting oxides: ZnO, SnO2, and In2O3 CH4, NH3, CO, NOx, O2 gas sensors High sensitivity
Works at room temperature (low power)
Single crystalline silicon Biological and chemical sensors for life sciences, health care, pharmacy Electrical detection
Online (real time) detection
Fast response time Ultrasensitivity
High selectivity
Ag Explosive and drug sensors Online (real time) detection Fast response time Ultrasensitivity
High selectivity
Au Detection of Mecurry in water,
Biosensors 		Online (real time) detection
Fast response time
High sensitivity
Bi Magnetic field sensor,
Biomagnetic sensors 		Giant magneto resistance
 

Our focus

Currently we have focused on a development and manufacturing of several kinds of nanowire-based nanosensors such as:

  • Bio and chemical sensors for life sciences and health care (medical), security (warfare), and water control.
  • Gas sensors for the automotive, pollution control, safety and health.

 
 
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