@inproceedings{d2ce8c490bd147a2a49c00ea77cc3800,
title = "Nanopillar arrays with superior mechanical strength and optimal spacing for high sensitivity biosensors",
abstract = "The fabrication of metallic nanopillar structures and their application as electrodes in electrochemical processes are discussed in this report. Structures of arrays of vertically standing nanopillars were fabricated by electrodeposition technique with the use of porous anodic alumina as masking templates. To explore the possibility of using these nanostructures for biosensing applications, they were evaluated mechanically and electrochemically. Mechanically, these standing nanopillars should have sufficient strength to sustain the capillary forces caused by the nanopillar-liquid interactions. Electrochemically, these standing nanopillars should provide increased sensitivity in an electrochemical process. Our results showed that the nanopillars were mechanically stable during the electrochemical process and the electrodes with nanopillars exhibited increased electrochemical response as compared with flat electrodes.",
keywords = "Biosensors, Electrochemical sensitivity, Electrodes, Mechanical strength, Nanopillars, Porous anodic alumina",
author = "Venkataramani Anandan and Rao, {Yeswanth L.} and Guigen Zhang",
year = "2005",
language = "English",
isbn = "0976798522",
series = "2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2005 Technical Proceedings",
pages = "217--220",
editor = "M. Laudon and B. Romanowicz",
booktitle = "2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2005 Technical Proceedings",
note = "2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2005 ; Conference date: 08-05-2005 Through 12-05-2005",
}