Adhikari, S. (2016) Boron nitride nanotubes as bionanosensors. In: Ciofani, G. and Mattoli, V. (eds.) Boron Nitride Nanotubes in Nanomedicine. Series: Micro and nano technologies. William Andrew: Oxford, pp. 149-164. ISBN 9780323389457 (doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-38945-7.00010-9)
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Abstract
Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) are being increasingly used because of their good biocompatibility. In this chapter, we develop sensor equations for using BNNTs as possible mass sensors for nanoscale biological objects. Two approaches based on static and dynamic deflection shapes have been investigated. Two types of sensor configurations, namely cantilevered and bridged, have been studied. New sensor equations have been validated using molecular mechanics simulations. Our results show that BNNTs can be used as biosensors by reaching sensitivity in the order of 0.1 zg/GHz.
| Item Type: | Book Sections |
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| Status: | Published |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Adhikari, Professor Sondipon |
| Authors: | Adhikari, S. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Infrastructure and Environment |
| Publisher: | William Andrew |
| ISBN: | 9780323389457 |
| Published Online: | 29 April 2016 |
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