Patent ID: 9403678
Filing Date: 2016-08-02
CPC Classification: B01D,B82Y,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A nanoengineered device, comprising: a base substrate coated with a non-conductive layer; wherein at least one conductive layer is deposited over the non-conductive layer, wherein the device response depends on the resistivity of the conductive layer; wherein a heat source is embedded under the conductive layer; wherein the heat source changes the resistivity of the conductive layer; wherein the heated conductive layer receives at least one metal nanoparticle, further wherein the at least one metal nanoparticle is precipitated due to its binding to the device, wherein the at least one metal nanoparticle forms electrically non-conductive junctions to device, further wherein the at least one metal nanoparticle operably changes resistivity and output voltage of sensor, wherein the device response is measured via two embedded metal electrodes in the non-conductive layer.