Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to main content

Nano silicide formation in nano si wires

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

Recently, Prof. Charles Lieber (Dept. of Chemistry, Harvard University) and his co-workers have published a short review articles on “Nanowire-based nanoelectronic device in the life sciences” which appeared on p.142 in MRS Bulletin, February issue, 2007 [1]. The review reports that the conductance of nanowire of Si is very sensitive to small changes in its surrounding potential and can be affected by the attachment of a small number of charged biological molecules. Using different receptors on the oxidized nano Si wire surface, the detection of the conductance change can be specific to the molecules absorbed on the wire surface. The combination of sensitivity and selectivity makes nanowire-based electronic device to be unique in having a great potential in bio-sensing. It is further reported that in order to have ultra-sensitivity for the detection of a single charged molecule or a virus, the length of the nanowire of Si has to be in the nm range or it requires a nanogap of Si. © 2008 IEEE
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 9th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated-Circuit Technology
PublisherIEEE
Pages579-581
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4244-2186-2
ISBN (Print)9781424421855
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated-Circuit Technology (ICSICT 2008) - Beijing, China
Duration: 20 Oct 200823 Oct 2008

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Solid-State and Integrated Circuits Technology Proceedings, ICSICT

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated-Circuit Technology (ICSICT 2008)
PlaceChina
CityBeijing
Period20/10/0823/10/08

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Nano silicide formation in nano si wires'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this