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Photothermal spectroscopy using microfabricated cantilever sensors

  • T. Thundat
  • , L. R. Senesac
  • , C. W. Van Neste
  • , A. R. Krause
  • , E. Finot
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • Université de Bourgogne

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Abstract

Microcantilever sensors offer high sensitivity for chemical vapor detection, However, microcantilever sensors suffer from poor selectivity due to the lack of sufficiently selective coatings. We show that combining the selectivity of photothermal spectroscopy with the high sensitivity of a bimaterial cantilever produces a platform for developing photothermal spectroscopy of adsorbed molecules. Here we discuss the high selectivity that can be achieved for explosives adsorbed on a microcantilever surface.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECS Transactions - Chemical Sensors 8
Subtitle of host publicationChemical (Gas, Ion, Bio) Sensors and Analytical Systems
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages137-142
Number of pages6
Edition11
ISBN (Print)9781566776578
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventChemical Sensors 8: Chemical (Gas, Ion, Bio) Sensors and Analytical Systems - 214th ECS Meeting - Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: Oct 12 2008Oct 17 2008

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number11
Volume16
ISSN (Print)1938-5862
ISSN (Electronic)1938-6737

Conference

ConferenceChemical Sensors 8: Chemical (Gas, Ion, Bio) Sensors and Analytical Systems - 214th ECS Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period10/12/0810/17/08

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