Multifunctional self-sensing microcantilever arrays for unattended detection of chemicals, explosives, and biological agents

B. Rogers; R. Whitten; J. D. Adams

doi:10.1117/12.692457

5 October 2006 Multifunctional self-sensing microcantilever arrays for unattended detection of chemicals, explosives, and biological agents

B. Rogers, R. Whitten, J. D. Adams

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Proceedings Volume 6394, Unmanned/Unattended Sensors and Sensor Networks III; 639409 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.692457
Event: Optics/Photonics in Security and Defence, 2006, Stockholm, Sweden

Abstract

Unattended sensing applications necessitate robust, compact, low-cost, low-power sensor units. The microcantilever-based Self-Sensing Array (SSA) technology developed by Nevada Nanotech Systems, Inc. (NNTS) is a strong candidate for such units. SSA technology is expected to provide the selectivity, sensitivity, durability, low cost, and low power needed for unattended sensors and sensor networks. The sensor employs a variety of sensor coatings and the ability to analyze the electrical and thermal properties of molecules on the cantilevers. This so-called Lab-on-a-Tip^TM technology could lead to enhanced chemical identification capabilities of the trace detection platform.

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B. Rogers, R. Whitten, and J. D. Adams "Multifunctional self-sensing microcantilever arrays for unattended detection of chemicals, explosives, and biological agents", Proc. SPIE 6394, Unmanned/Unattended Sensors and Sensor Networks III, 639409 (5 October 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.692457

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