Our research is focused on the engineering of novel, highly sensitive and miniaturized hybrid materials from carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and DNA molecules for monitoring radiation damage in earth and space environment. Modifications of the structural properties of the DNA-functionalized carbon nanotubes as a consequence of the radiation damage can provide a natural sensing functionality to the bio-based composite material. These hybrid sensors allow for a high degree of miniaturization, which is a key factor in the design of lightweight components, especially relevant for aerospace applications, while keeping the advantages of in-situ and real-time analysis capabilities.
Hybrid DNA/carbon nanotube materials for sensing applications / Santonicola, Mariagabriella; Laurenzi, Susanna. - (2013). (Intervento presentato al convegno Third International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials tenutosi a Sorrento, Italy nel March 3-7, 2013).
Hybrid DNA/carbon nanotube materials for sensing applications
SANTONICOLA, MARIAGABRIELLA;LAURENZI, SUSANNA
2013
Abstract
Our research is focused on the engineering of novel, highly sensitive and miniaturized hybrid materials from carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and DNA molecules for monitoring radiation damage in earth and space environment. Modifications of the structural properties of the DNA-functionalized carbon nanotubes as a consequence of the radiation damage can provide a natural sensing functionality to the bio-based composite material. These hybrid sensors allow for a high degree of miniaturization, which is a key factor in the design of lightweight components, especially relevant for aerospace applications, while keeping the advantages of in-situ and real-time analysis capabilities.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
