Advisor: M.F. Islam, ChE & MSE
Single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are anisotropic
macromolecules with extraordinary mechanical, electrical,
optical and thermal properties. Large scale use
of SWCNTs will require easy dispersion of SWCNTs
in water. We are currently exploring the use of
synthetic analog of DNA which are called PNA. An
undergraduate researcher involved in this project
will learn how to disperse SWCNTs in water using
various types of PNAs and characterize the dispersion
quality using UV-Vis-NIR absorption and fluorescence
spectroscopy. Finally, the undergraduate researcher
will explore the use of PNA stabilized SWCNTs as
bio- and chemical sensors. |
