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Recent Patents on Nanotechnology

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ISSN (Print): 1872-2105
ISSN (Online): 2212-4020

Porous Silicon: A Resourceful Material for Nanotechnology

Author(s): Chirayath A. Betty

Volume 2, Issue 2, 2008

Page: [128 - 136] Pages: 9

DOI: 10.2174/187221008784534514

Price: $65

Abstract

Nanostructured materials possess better tunability of their properties by varying their crystallite size compared to their bulk counterparts. These properties have opened up new avenues for fabricating highly sensitive, miniaturized and cost effective devices. Some of the drawbacks of these materials can be overcome by band gap engineering and/or making composites or core shell structures. Porous silicon obtained by electrochemical etching of polished silicon is a versatile material for nanotechnology applications due to its tunable pore size, porosity, thermal and mechanical properties, optical and electrical properties, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and most importantly, compatibility with microelectronics. This article gives an overall view of the various applications of porous silicon in nanotechnology.

Keywords: Biocompatibility, biodegradability, optoelectronic applications, nanostructured materials, nanotechnology applications, chemical sensor applications, physical sensor applications, biosensor applications, biomaterials, drug delivery


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