Title :
Ultra high sensitivity and precise solute positioning by tailoring surface wettability
Author :
Miele, Ermanno ; Malerba, Mario ; Di Palo, M. ; Rondanina, E. ; Toma, A. ; De Angelis, Francesco
Author_Institution :
Italian Inst. of Technol., Genoa, Italy
Abstract :
Hydrophobic and oleophobic surfaces have been used to deliver molecules and nanoparticles in given 2D arrays with spatial control. Effectiveness in sensing and assembly processes is shown, reaching ultra low sensitivity (aM) and precise positioning of colloidal nanocrystals.
Keywords :
colloidal crystals; hydrophobicity; nanoparticles; wetting; 2D arrays; colloidal nanocrystals; hydrophobic surfaces; nanoparticles; oleophobic surfaces; solute positioning; surface wettability; ultrahigh sensitivity; ultralow sensitivity; Biochemistry; Fluorescence; Liquids; Nanoparticles; Plasmons; Sensors; Surface treatment;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
