Recently, various new nanostructures (e.g. nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, protein motors, graphene etc) have been utilized as a component for advanced functional devices. However, a major stumbling block holding back their practical applications is a difficulty in massive assembly of such devices. In this talk, we will first present a strategy to mass-produce nanostructure-based hybrid devices, where molecular patterns on solid substrates are utilized to direct the adsorption and alignment of nanostructures to form a desired device structures. Then, we will discuss how this simple strategy can be utilized to fabricate various new hybrid nanobio-devices for bio- and medical applications such as taste receptor protein-based bioelectronic tongues, olfactory receptor-based artificial noses, and carbon nanostructure-based substrates for stem cell control.

Carbon nanostructure-based hybrid devices for bio-interface

246th National Meeting (2013)

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