Title :
Transversal Characteristics of DNA devices
Author :
Jauregui, Luis A. ; Seminario, Jorge M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Chem. Eng., Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX
Abstract :
We calculate the transverse current through double- stranded DNA nucleotides using ab initio techniques in order to establish a protocol to recognize their type and sequence. Extended bulk gold electrodes are tested as contacts for the electron transport. The addition of Na or H positive counterions, and water molecules improves the signal levels thus leading to a better discrimination.
Keywords :
DNA; ab initio calculations; biomolecular electronics; electrodes; gold; molecular biophysics; nanoelectronics; water; Au; DNA devices; ab initio techniques; double-stranded DNA nucleotides; electron transport; gold nanoelectrodes; protocol; water molecules; Character generation; DNA; Electrodes; Gold; Molecular electronics; Nanobioscience; Nanoporous materials; Sequences; Testing; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Nanotechnology, 2008. NANO '08. 8th IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
Arlington, Texas
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2103-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2104-6
DOI :
10.1109/NANO.2008.218
