Beyond biology: alternative uses of cantilever-based technologies

Abstract

Microcantilever-based platforms are presented as versatile lab-on-chip devices for advanced applications spanning from material characterization and environmental monitoring to energy.

Integrated membranes within centrifugal microfluidic devices: a review

“…However, one underutilized technology for sensitive signal transduction includes the use of microcantilevers. 316 Microcantilevers have been attracting growing interest due to their low-cost batch fabrication methods, simple electronic integration, and versatile detection capabilities. Several examples of membrane-augmented cantilevers have been presented within the literature, whereby deformation of a silicon 317 or polyimide 318 membrane was used to deflect a cantilever either as a generalized pressure sensor or, in the latter case, to monitor pulse waves in healthcare settings.…”

Extracting mechanical and microstructural properties of Cu–Zr thin film alloys by MEMS, AFM and ellipsometer

“…In this research, we investigated methods for identifying the compositions or weight fractions of thin-film amorphous alloys. We propose a novel approach utilizing micromechanical sensors (such as MEMS-based sensors), which have been extensively used in a wide range of applications across different fields owing to their small size, fast response, and high sensitivity, and ellipsometry to determine the compositions of binary Zr-Cu alloys [40,41].…”

Modeling Nonlinear Dynamics of Functionalization Layers: Enhancing Gas Sensor Sensitivity for Piezoelectrically Driven Microcantilever

“…1 This is primarily attributed to the functionalization of the PD-MC surface with layers that bind target analytes, thereby allowing for precise detection and quantification of gases. 1 Several studies have been conducted to investigate the potential of PD-MC beams as gas sensors, and the results have been encouraging. For instance, Li et al demonstrated the use of an array of PD-MCs complemented by machine learning to detect and quantify different volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with graphene oxide (GO) functional layers.…”

“…KEYWORDS: nonlinear dynamics, functionalization layer, Young's modulus, resonance frequency, gas sensing, low concentrations, response model P iezoelectrically driven microcantilever (PD-MC) beams have emerged as a promising platform for developing gas sensors 1−3 due to high levels of specificity and sensitivity. 1 This is primarily attributed to the functionalization of the PD-MC surface with layers that bind target analytes, thereby allowing for precise detection and quantification of gases. 1 Several studies have been conducted to investigate the potential of PD-MC beams as gas sensors, and the results have been encouraging.…”

“…Piezoelectrically driven microcantilever (PD-MC) beams have emerged as a promising platform for developing gas sensors − due to high levels of specificity and sensitivity . This is primarily attributed to the functionalization of the PD-MC surface with layers that bind target analytes, thereby allowing for precise detection and quantification of gases . Several studies have been conducted to investigate the potential of PD-MC beams as gas sensors, and the results have been encouraging.…”