Mureau N., Mendoza E., Hoettges K.F., Silva S.R.P, Hughes M.P.
University of Surrey, UK
Keywords: characterisation, chirality, dielectrophoresis, impedance
Dielectrophoresis (DEP) is a phemomenon of induced particle motion in non-uniform electric fields. The effect is frequency dependent; by monitoring the motion of particles in AC fields and ananlysing the change in motion with frequency, it is possible to determine the electrical properties of nanoparticles in lab-on-a-chip systems. In this paper, we demonstrate how DEP can be used to determine the ratio of semiconducting and metallic carbon nanotubes in solution, by monitoring the frequency-dependent impedance change between two electrodes as a function of energising frequency.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Technical Proceedings of the 2006 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 1
Published: May 7, 2006
Pages: 110 - 112
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Carbon Nano Structures & Devices
ISBN: 0-9767985-6-5