TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Electrical Response Using Nanotubes on a Fibrous Substrate (TOP2-172)

NASA’s Technology Transfer Program solicits inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses.

THE TECHNOLOGY:

This NASA technology is a a unique resistor-type gas/vapor sensor on cellulose paper employing carboxylic acid functionalized, single-walled carbon nanotubes as the sensing material. Electronic devices built on cellulose paper substrates can be cheaper than equivalent class of solid-state devices while providing excellent performance. Furthermore, the paper-based devices can be used for flexible, foldable, biodegradable, disposable applications, such as biosensors and intelligent packaging. Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are used to construct the sensor on paper. Gas sensors are typically classified according to transduction methods and each class has its own strengths and weaknesses. These sensors are characterized by their simple structure, low fabrication cost, and simple read-out circuitry.

To express interest in this opportunity, please submit a license application through NASA’s Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) by visiting https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/TOP2-172

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