Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an electrolyte solution for a thermoelectric device, the solution comprising: a redox couple; water; and a polar organic solvent.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an electrolyte solution for a thermoelectric device, the solution comprising: a redox couple; water; and a polar organic solvent.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a thermoelectric device comprising: a closed-loop flow channel configured to allow a liquid electrolyte to circulate therein and therealong in one direction; an electrolyte flow activator configured to activate the liquid electrolyte circulation along the flow channel; a first electrode disposed at a first position of the flow channel; and a second electrode disposed at a second position of the flow channel, wherein the first and second positions are different, wherein the liquid electrolyte has a redox reaction due to a temperature difference between the first electrode and the second electrode.

Abstract: Disclosed are a biomolecular sensor and a method of fabricating the same having high sensitivity and resolution by using a plurality of metal plates that change electrical properties of a plurality of nanostructures according to the attachment of biomolecules. The biomolecular sensor includes a substrate, first and second electrodes disposed to be spaced apart from each other on the substrate, a plurality of nanostructures disposed on the substrate to connect the first and second electrodes to each other, and a plurality of metal plates that change electrical properties of the plurality of nanostructures according to the attachment of biomolecules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive nanomembrane and a Micro Electro Mechanical System sensor using the same, and more particularly, a conductive nanomembrane that is formed by stacking a polymer electrolyte film and a carbon nanotube layer, and a MEMS sensor using the same.

Abstract: Techniques for manufacturing carbon nanotube (CNT) ropes are provided. In some embodiments, a CNT rope manufacturing method optionally includes preparing a metal tip, preparing a CNT colloid solution, immersing the metal tip into the CNT colloid solution; and withdrawing the metal tip from the CNT colloid solution.

Abstract: Disclosed are a biomolecular sensor and a method of fabricating the same having high sensitivity and resolution by using a plurality of metal plates that change electrical properties of a plurality of nanostructures according to the attachment of biomolecules. The biomolecular sensor includes a substrate, first and second electrodes disposed to be spaced apart from each other on the substrate, a plurality of nanostructures disposed on the substrate to connect the first and second electrodes to each other, and a plurality of metal plates that change electrical properties of the plurality of nanostructures according to the attachment of biomolecules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive nanomembrane and a Micro Electro Mechanical System sensor using the same, and more particularly, a conductive nanomembrane that is formed by stacking a polymer electrolyte film and a carbon nanotube layer, and a MEMS sensor using the same.

Abstract: A sensor includes a first support having at least one opening; a metal-containing nanomembrane associated with the at least one opening and configured to interact with at least one molecular species; and at least one electrode configured to sense one or more interactions of the at least one molecular species with the metal-containing nanomembrane.

Abstract: Techniques for forming a nanostructure on a probe tip are provided.

Abstract: Techniques for making structures comprising a carbon nanotube (CNT) network and conductive polymer are provided. The conductive polymer may be in the form of a solid structure that may be thermally degraded and cooled.

Abstract: Techniques for forming a nanostructure on a probe tip are provided.

Abstract: A nano-structure is provided. In some embodiments, the nano-structure includes a carbon nanotube with a carbon nanotube body. The carbon nanotube body has at least one cap at one end of the nanotube body. Also provided are methods of making the nano-structures described herein.

Abstract: Composites comprising carbon nanotubes are provided. In some embodiments, the composite may include at least one metal/carbon nanotube layer disposed between at least two metal layers, where the metal/carbon nanotube layer includes metal and a plurality of carbon nanotubes distributed in selected regions of the metal. In other embodiments, the composite may include a carbon nanotube rope and at least one metal layer disposed on an outer surface of the carbon nanotube rope.

Abstract: Structures comprising a carbon nanotube (CNT) network and metal, as well as methods for making a CNT network structure, are provided.

Abstract: Techniques for manufacturing carbon nanotube network-based nano-composites are provided. In some embodiments, a nano-composite manufacturing method includes forming a carbon nanotube (CNT) network, immersing the CNT network into an electroplating solution, applying electrical energy, and relaying the electrical energy flow to produce a nano-composite having uniform conductive bridges on the CNT network.

Abstract: Techniques for manufacturing carbon nanotube (CNT) ropes are provided. In some embodiments, a CNT rope manufacturing method optionally includes preparing a metal tip, preparing a CNT colloid solution, immersing the metal tip into the CNT colloid solution; and withdrawing the metal tip from the CNT colloid solution.