Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate Research Areas

Bio-Electronics

Carbon-Based Electronics and Photonics

Advisor: NF Fell, Jr.

Key words: spectroscopy, raman, electrochemistry, bioanalysis, bioelectronics, molecular electronics, functional biochemistry, scanning probe microscopy

Opportunities exist for laboratory research on development of novel carbon-based electronic and photonic materials, components, and devices. Since the limitations of traditional inorganic electronics are being rapidly approached, it is necessary to look towards molecular and biological systems for new components for electronics to permit the continuing drive to smaller, faster devices. This work focuses on the understanding of interfacial issues that determine the effectiveness and efficiency of hybrid molecular and bioelectronic devices. Once the interfacial issues are better understood, then enhanced understanding can be utilized to develop enhanced hybrid electronic and photonic materials, components, and devices. This research includes two levels of effort. Fundamental studies of interfaces between organic molecules and biological molecules and structures, and traditional inorganic electronics will be undertaken. In addition, optimization of testbed and practical hybrid devices will be performed to demonstrate the capabilities of molecular and bioelectronics.