Browsing Science (Faculty of) by Subject "Nanostructures"
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Carbon nanotube electromechanical systems: Non-linear dynamics and self-oscillation
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-13)This thesis is motivated by the many sensing applications of carbon nanotube (CNT) nano-electromechanical systems (NEMS), both previous state-of-the-art demonstrations and proposed new uses. This research is particularly ... -
DNA Adsorption by ZnO Nanoparticles near Its Solubility Limit: Implications for DNA Fluorescence Quenching and DNAzyme Activity Assays
(American Chemical Society, 2016-06-07)Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a highly important material, and Zn2+ is a key metal ion in biology. ZnO and Zn2+ interconvert via dissolution and hydrolysis/condensation. In this work, we explore their interactions with DNA, which ... -
Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion
(University of Waterloo, 2009-11-19)Efficient, cost effective, and environmentally friendly energy storage and conversion systems are highly desirable to meet ever increasing demands. Nanostructured materials have attracted great interest due to their many ... -
Parallel Polyadenine Duplex Formation at Low pH Facilitates DNA Conjugation onto Gold Nanoparticles
(American Chemical Society, 2016-11-15)DNA-functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been extensively used in sensing, drug delivery, and materials science. A key step is to attach DNA to AuNPs, forming a stable and functional conjugate. Although the ...