Albert P. Pisano (Advisor)

BPN646: International Research Collaboration: BSAC and IMST at Vestfold University College

Igor Paprotny
2011

The collaboration program between BSAC and Institute for Microsystem Technology (IMST) at Vestfold University College, Norway, is funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, governed by the Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU). The project is one of 12 four-year programs which were awarded 1.7 million NOK (500K NOK/$100K per year) over three years. The successful application was made possible by Prof. Albert Pisano from BSAC. The motivation behind this partnership program is to greatly enhance the research and educational experience...

BPN626: Glucose Energy Harvester for Self-Powering of Remote Distributed Bioanalytical Microsystems

Uyen P. Do
2011

This project focuses on the research aspects concerning the harvesting of energy from glucose in order to power autonomous, self-sustainable MEMS implants by the aid of an abiotically catalyzed micro fuel cell. The results will demonstrate a novel fuel cell architecture that first separates the oxygen at the cathode from the glucose – oxygen mixture present in the body fluid with the aid of diffusion and the use of an oxygen selective catalyst at the cathode. The in vitro prototypes will demonstrate the energy conversion from chemically stored energy (glucose) to electrical energy...

BPN487: QES: High-Resolution Direct Patterning of Nanoparticles and Polymers by a Template-Based Microfluidic Process

Michael T. Demko
2012

High-resolution patterns of nanoparticles and polymers are created on a variety of substrates using a template-based microfluidic process. A rigid, vapor-permeable polymer mold is created by polymerizing 4-methyl-2-pentyne and solvent casting the resulting polymer. The mold is pre-filled with solvent by pressing into a coated substrate, and then filled with nanoparticle or polymer ink by permeation pumping. This allows high resolution patterning with good control over the three-dimensional geometry in a completely additive process with no residual layer or etching required. This...

APP96: HEaTS Sensors for Extreme Harsh Environments

Debbie Senesky
2012

The goal of the Harsh Environment and Telemetry Systems (HEaTS) program is to deliver a wireless sensor module with MEMS-based silicon carbide (SiC)sensors integrated with SiC interface circuits for extreme harsh environment applications.

Project end date: 08/13/12

BPN369: HEaTS: AlN Narrowband RF Filters

Ernest Ting-Ta Yen
2012

The long-term objective of this project is to realize self-temperature compensating narrow band filter bank for wireless communication systems. In this work, post-CMOS compatible aluminum nitride (AlN) RF Lamb wave resonators (LWR) are used as building blocks. LWR have the advantages of permitting multi-frequency devices with high Q (~3000) and low motional resistance (~100ohm). Different approaches including overhang adjustment are used to finely select the resonance frequency of LWR. Successful testing in high temperature up to 600C opens the potential applications of AlN resonator...

BPN594: QES: Fast, High-Throughput Micro, Nanoparticle Printing with Tunable Resolution & Size

Sun Choi
2012

We report a novel technique to print micro, nanoparticle assembly with tunable resolution (from several micron to hundreds micron) by using porous silicon membrane-based printing head. Creating regular, repetitive and well-defined three-dimensional patterns of particle assembly in targeted area is a major bottleneck in various applications such as the fabrication of three-dimensional photonic crystals, printed electronics on flexible substrates, colloidal quantum-dot based devices for display, plasmonics and etc. In this presented work, micro, nanoparticles are printed via porous...

BPN495: QES: Continuous Flow Cell Lysometer

Timothy P. Brackbill
2012

Single cell analysis is an increasingly important area of consideration. Rather than obtaining a bulk average assay result from a large number of cells, it is possible to do a statistical study on each individual cell in a population. Flow cytometry allows this methodology, but is incapable of testing for compounds inside the cells themselves. It instead relies on using surface markers. Some limited markers (calcium probes) capable of penetrating the cell wall are also available, but are limited to a few very specific tests. Our device will enable the assay of cytosolic (internal)...

BPN681: HEaTS: High Temperature Bonding Technology for SiC Devices - Au-Sn SLID

Torleif Andre Tollefsen
Matthew Chan
2012

Au-Sn solid-liquid-interdiffusion (SLID) bonding is a novel and promising Interconnect technology for high temperature (HT) applications. In combination with Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices, Au-Sn SLID has the potential of being a key technology for the next generation of innovative, cost effective and environmentally friendly drilling and well intervention systems for the oil industry. However, limited knowledge about Au-Sn SLID bonding for HT applications is a major restriction to fully realize the high temperature potential of SiC devices. A uniform Au-rich Au-Sn bond interface is...

BPN564: HEaTS: Harsh Environment MEMS for Downhole Geothermal Monitoring

Sarah Wodin-Schwartz
2013

The development of harsh environment sensor technology can aid in data logging and monitoring of geothermal reservoirs which are challenging to assess. State-of-the-art sensors based on silicon technology are limited to temperatures below 300oC and can not survive long exposure in geothermal conditions. As a result, new material platforms that utilize chemically inert, ceramic semiconductor materials are proposed for harsh environment applications. In the proposed work a temperature sensor that can withstand the harsh reservoir environment will be developed. The scope of the proposed...

BPN490: QES: Microfluidic Reactors for Controlled Synthesis of Monodisperse Nanoparticles

E. Yegan Erdem
2013

The goal of this project is to design a microfluidic system to synthesize monodispersed nanoparticles. Two microreactors are designed for controlled synthesis of monodisperse nanoparticles. Our first microreactor works by mixing two reagents inside a droplet to synthesize nanoparticles whereas the second microreactor is designed to achieve monodispersity by having thermally isolated zones for nucleation and growth processes and incorporating a two phase flow system to assure uniform reaction conditions. This reactor is fabricated in silicon and it is capable of handling high...