Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 4, 2026
11:25
Preparation of Silicon Nanowire Field-effect Transistor for Chemical and Biosensing Applications
Published on: April 21, 2016
11.7K
Toward the Responsible Development and Commercialization of Sensor Nanotechnologies
Tarek R Fadel1, Dorothy F Farrell2, Lisa E Friedersdorf1
1The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 405, Arlington, Virginia 22230, United States.
ACS Sensors
|March 7, 2017
Summary
Nanotechnology-enabled sensors (nanosensors) are crucial for the Internet of Things (IoT). This initiative reviews advancements, challenges, and future directions for developing these high-sensitivity, low-cost sensors.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Sensor Technology
- Internet of Things (IoT)
Background:
- Nanosensors offer miniaturized, highly sensitive, and specific physiochemical and biological sensing capabilities.
- Key economic drivers include low cost and high energy efficiency, crucial for ubiquitous information systems.
- The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) addresses both the potential of nanotechnology in sensor development and challenges posed by engineered nanomaterials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and provide background on the NNI's Sensors Signature Initiative (Sensors NSI).
- To review recent efforts promoting nanosensor development and commercialization.
- To highlight examples of sensor nanotechnologies and discuss future directions.
Main Methods:
- Perspective article format.
- Review of recent efforts by the Sensors NSI.
- Highlighting examples of sensor nanotechnologies.
Main Results:
- The NNI Sensors NSI actively promotes advancements in nanosensor technology.
- Progress has been made in developing and commercializing nanosensors.
- Various examples of sensor nanotechnologies have been identified.
Conclusions:
- Nanosensors are vital for the emerging Internet of Things (IoT).
- Continued focus on development and addressing challenges is necessary for widespread adoption.
- Future research should address critical challenges in sensor development and commercialization.
