Graduation Year
2008
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree
Ph.D.
Degree Granting Department
Chemical Engineering
Major Professor
Venkat R. Bhethanabotla, Ph.D.
Co-Major Professor
Darren W. Branch, Ph.D.
Committee Member
William E. Lee III, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Thomas Weller, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Babu Joseph, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Patricia Kruk, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Joel A. Strom, M.D.
Keywords
SAW, Micro-fluidics, Acoustic streaming, Nonspecific protein removal
Abstract
Acoustic wave sensors have proven useful in many fields as primarily mass sensitive devices capable of responding to small environmental perturbations. The focus of this dissertation is the development of a new type of surface acoustic wave device with application to material property measurement, and biological and chemical sensing. This device is a combination of three independent acoustic wave devices with these waves propagated across the same area, while retaining independence of actuation and sensor function. The development of a complete sensor system, and its use and operation are presented for several example cases of chemical and biomarker sensing, and sample manipulation. These include experimental and theoretical studies for organic vapor sensing, biological moiety sensing, acoustic streaming to remove loosely bound material, and optimization of designs for these applications.
Scholar Commons Citation
Cular, Stefan, "Designs and Applications of Surface Acoustic Wave Sensors for Biological and Chemical Sensing and Sample Handling" (2008). USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/etd/196
