Gold nanostructures and methods of use
US8137759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is drawn to novel nanostructures comprising hollow nanospheres and nanotubes for use as chemical sensors, conduits for fluids, and electronic conductors. The nanostructures can be used in microfluidic devices, for transporting fluids between devices and structures in analytical devices, for conducting electrical currents between devices and structure in analytical devices, and for conducting electrical currents between biological molecules and electronic devices, such as bio-microchips.
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