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Electrochemical detection of single molecules using abiotic nanopores having electrically tunable dimensions

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OSTI ID:1389764
A barrier structure for use in an electrochemical stochastic membrane sensor for single molecule detection. The sensor is based upon inorganic nanopores having electrically tunable dimensions. The inorganic nanopores are formed from inorganic materials and an electrically conductive polymer. Methods of making the barrier structure and sensing single molecules using the barrier structure are also described.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25396
Assignee:
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC
Patent Number(s):
RE46,545
Application Number:
14/289,388
OSTI ID:
1389764
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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