Abstract: A method is disclosed for the induction of a suitable band gap and electron emissive properties into a substance, in which the substrate is provided with a surface structure corresponding to the interference of electron waves. Lithographic or similar techniques are used, either directly onto a metal mounted on the substrate, or onto a mold which then is used to impress the metal. In a preferred embodiment, a trench or series of nano-sized trenches are formed in the metal.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for making a matching pair of surfaces, which involves creating a network of channels on one surface of two substrate. The substrates are then coated with one or more layers of materials, the coating extending over the regions between the channels and also partially into the channels. The two coated surfaces are then contacted and pressure is applied, which causes the coatings to be pressed into the network of channels, and surface features on one of the layers of material creates matching surface features in the other, and vice versa. It also results in the formation of a composite. In a final step, the composite is separated, forming a matching pair of surfaces.

Abstract: Nanostructured surface materials having patterned indents are disclosed and there use for catalytic, therapeutic, herbicidal, pesticidal, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal applications is disclosed.

Abstract: The influence of surface geometry on metal properties is studied within the limit of the quantum theory of free electrons. It is shown that a metal surface can be modified with patterned indents to increase the Fermi energy level inside the metal, leading to decrease in electron work function. This effect would exist in any quantum system comprising fermions inside a potential energy box. Also disclosed is a method for making nanostructured surfaces having perpendicular features with sharp edges.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the induction of a suitable band gap and electron emissive properties into a substance, in which the substrate is provided with a surface structure corresponding to the interference of electron waves. Lithographic or similar techniques are used, either directly onto a metal mounted on the substrate, or onto a mold which then is used to impress the metal. In a preferred embodiment, a trench or series of nano-sized trenches are formed in the metal.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the induction of a suitable band gap and electron emissive properties into a substance, in which the substrate is provided with a surface structure corresponding to the interference of electron waves. Lithographic or similar techniques are used, either directly onto a metal mounted on the substrate, or onto a mold which then is used to impress the metal. In a preferred embodiment, a trench or series of nano-sized trenches are formed in the metal.

Abstract: The influence of surface geometry on metal properties is studied within the limit of the quantum theory of free electrons. It is shown that a metal surface can be modified with patterned indents to increase the Fermi energy level inside the metal, leading to decrease in electron work function. This effect would exist in any quantum system comprising fermions inside a potential energy box. Also disclosed is a method for making nanostructured surfaces having perpendicular features with sharp edges.

Abstract: The influence of surface geometry on metal properties is studied within the limit of the quantum theory of free electrons. It is shown that a metal surface can be modified with patterned indents to increase the Fermi energy level inside the metal, leading to decrease in electron work function. This effect would exist in any quantum system comprising fermions inside a potential energy box. Also disclosed is a method for making nanostructured surfaces having perpendicular features with sharp edges.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for making a matching pair of surfaces, which involves creating a network of channels on one surface of two substrate. The substrates are then coated with one or more layers of materials, the coating extending over the regions between the channels and also partially into the channels. The two coated surfaces are then contacted and pressure is applied, which causes the coatings to be pressed into the network of channels, and surface features on one of the layers of material creates matching surface features in the other, and vice versa. It also results in the formation of a composite. In a final step, the composite is separated, forming a matching pair of surfaces.

Abstract: Nanostructured surface materials having patterned indents are and there use for catalytic, therapeutic, herbicidal, pesticidal, antibacterial and antifungal applications is disclosed.

Abstract: The influence of surface geometry on metal properties is studied within the limit of the quantum theory of free electrons. It is shown that a metal surface can be modified with patterned indents to increase the Fermi energy level inside the metal, leading to decrease in electron work function. This effect would exist in any quantum system comprising fermions inside a potential energy box. Also disclosed is a method for making nanostructured surfaces having perpendicular features with sharp edges.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the induction of a suitable band gap and electron emissive properties into a substance, in which the substrate is provided with a surface structure corresponding to the interference of electron waves. Lithographic or similar techniques are used, either directly onto a metal mounted on the substrate, or onto a mold which then is used to impress the metal. In a preferred embodiment, a trench or series of nano-sized trenches are formed in the metal.

Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of cells or other target biological entities in a fluid sample, which method comprises: a) contacting the sample with a specific binding partner having (i) an electrophoretic, or zeta potential, label or (ii) a fluorescence label; b) allowing the specific binding partner to bind to any said cell or other target biological entity present in the fluid sample; c) in an electric field measuring the value of the velocity, displacement, zeta potential or electrophoretic mobility of any said cell or other target biological entity present in the fluid sample and that is bound to the specific binding partner; and d) observing the value obtained in step c) as indicative of the presence of a said cell or other target biological entity in the fluid samples.

Abstract: In general terms, the present invention is an amplifier based on a diode device in which the separation of the electrodes controls the magnitude of the current flowing through the diode. The amplifier of the present invention comprises an emitter electrode separated from a collector electrode by a distance; one or more positioning elements in contact with either or both electrodes to control the magnitude of the distance; a heater element in thermal contact with the emitter electrode; a controller element having an electrical input to be amplified in electrical contact with the positioning elements so as to control the magnitude of the distance; and an amplified output between the collector and the emitter.

Abstract: A method of identifying one or more micro-organisms in a fluid comprising the steps of:—

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the induction of a suitable band gap and electron emissive properties into a substance, in which the substrate is provided with a surface structure corresponding to the interference of electron waves. Lithographic or similar techniques are used, either directly onto a metal mounted on the substrate, or onto a mold which then is used to impress the metal. In a preferred embodiment, a trench or series of nano-sized trenches are formed in the metal.

Abstract: Probes comprise S1 and P1 nuclease (as an enzyme label) linked to a specific binding member such as a nucleotide sequence or an antibody. Such probes are useful for sandwich assays. As compared with known probes using alkaline phosphatase as a label, advantages include relative insensitivity to phosphate and elevated temperature and reduced risk of nonspecific binding.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for detecting single-stranded target nucleic acid (2) which comprises the steps of forming a hybrid between said target nucleic acid and a nucleic acid probe (4), said nucleic acid probe labelled with an enzyme reagent (6) which hydrolyses single-stranded nucleic acid but is substantially without effect on double-stranded nucleic acid, said hybrid formed under conditions of pH which are outside the activity range of said enzyme reagent, adjusting said pH to a value within the activity range of said enzyme reagent allowing said enzyme reagent substantially to hydrolyse any single-stranded nucleic acid present, and detecting said hybrid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting a single-stranded target nucleic acid comprising the steps of: a) forming a hybrid between a target nucleic acid and a nucleic acid probe, said nucleic acid probe labelled with an enzyme reagent which hydrolyzes single-stranded nucleic acid but is substantially without effect on double-stranded nucleic acid, said hybrid formed under conditions of pH which are outside the activity range of said enzyme reagent; b) adjusting said pH to a value within the activity range of said enzyme reagent, whereby said enzyme reagent substantially hydrolyzes any single-stranded nucleic acid present; and c) contacting said hybrid with a detection reagent to detect the hybrid, characterized by, prior to step (c), bringing the nucleic acid probe or hybrid into contact with a solid support to attach it thereto or bringing the nucleic acid probe or hybrid into contact with a capture reagent, optionally linked to a solid support, to capture the nucleic acid probe or hybrid; and

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting nucleic acid amplification product of a target-dependent nucleic acid amplification process involving one or more probes or primers, comprising the steps of: a) treating said product with a nuclease reagent whereby said product is substantially hydrolysed into its mononucleotide components; b) detecting said mononucleotide components. The amplification product is suitably selected for by use of a nuclease reagent that is specific for polyribonucleotide when said product is a polyribonucleotide, and is specific for polydeoxyribonucleotide when said product is a polydeoxyribonucleotide. Alternatively, the detection step may be specific for the mononucleotide components from the product by being selective between ribonucleotides and deoxyribonucleotides.