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Functionalized silicon surfaces, and method for their production

US6677163B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2000
Grant dateJan 13, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/823
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a method for modifying silicon with an organic molecule, under mild conditions. If the attached molecule is bi-functional, it may be subsequently reacted with a bio-molecule, to form a covalently attached layer of bio-molecule on the silicon surface.

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