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Preparation of Silicon Nanowire Field-effect Transistor for Chemical and Biosensing Applications
Published on: April 21, 2016
[The application of silicon nanowires field-effect transistor biosensor in medicine]
1Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Lianyungang First People's Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Clinical Medical School to Nanjing Medical University, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222002, P.R.China;Department of Endoscopy Surgery, Wuxi People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214023, P.R.China.
Abstract:
Ultra-sensitive and quantitative analysis of proteins, nucleic acid, virus and other biochemical species are critical technologies for effective dianosis of disease, as well as medical studies. Silicon nanowires field-effect transistor (SiNWs-FET) biosensor is one of the most promising powerful platforms for label-free, real-time, ultra-sensitive detection of analyte. Here, the working principle of SiNWs-FET biosensor and the applications of SiNWs-FET biosensors in medicine were introduced. Moreover, the methods for enhancing the sensitivity of SiNWs-FET biosensor were discussed. Lastly, the prospecting of SiNWs-FET biosensor was presented.
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