Nanotechnology and Nanobiotechnology for Sensors I

Wednesday, November 19, 2008: 8:30 AM
Franklin 2 (Marriott Philadelphia Downtown)

Description:
This session seeks contributions pertaining to the development of nanotechnology and nanobiotechnology for application to chemical, biological and other types of sensors. Papers addressing issues such as biocompatibility, toxicity, uptake and targeting in utilizing nanomaterials in sensor applications in vivo and in vitro are suitable. Papers involving experimental, theoretical and computational work on nanoscale science and engineering for sensors are welcome.


Sponsor:
Bionanotechnology


Chair:
Venkat Bhethanabotla
Email: bhethana@eng.usf.edu

CoChair:
Jong-In Hahm
Email: jhahm@engr.psu.edu


8:30 AM

8:55 AM
(431b) Silver-Copper Alloy Nanoparticles for Metal Enhanced Luminescence
Sanchari Chowdhury, Venkat Bhethanabotla and Rajan Sen

10:10 AM
(431e) DNA Hybridization Detection Using Zinc Selenide Nanocrystals as Active Sensors
Jun Wang, Tracy Heckler, Bing C. Mei, Pedro Lei, Stelios T. Andreadis and T. J. Mountziaris

10:35 AM
(603f) Targeted Block Copolymers for the Prevention of Post-Surgical Adhesions
John M. Medley, Thomas D. Dziubla, Eugene Kaplan and Eric J. Beane
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