Molecular Analysis Needle
Analysing molecular compositions is fundamental for advances in chemistry, biology and medicine. Tiny protein structures called nanopores allow real-time analysis of single molecules. A not-well studied property of these nanopores is that they create strong ion effects. This effect can be used to create a molecular magnet to capture nearby molecules. This project aims to create a sensor smaller than a needle that captures, purifies and measures a wide range of molecules. This “all-in-one” device allows the detection of low concentrations, with many applications and potentially allowing fast and affordable medical diagnostics.
This project is led by Dr. Florian Lucas and supported by a Dutch Research Council (NWO) Veni grant: https://www.nwo.nl/en/projects/gkpym97413
