Hybrid nanostructures for molecular analysis
US8993339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/648
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hybrid nanostructure for molecular analysis is disclosed. The structure includes a plurality of nanofingers wherein each nanofinger is coated with a metal coating, is attached at one end to a substrate, and is freely bendable along its length such that the second ends of each nanofinger are capable of movement toward each other to form a cavity. The structure further includes a nanoparticle trapped in the cavity. An array of hybrid nanostructures and a method for fabricating the hybrid nanostructures are also disclosed.
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