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Nano Letters, 2010
We report an experimental study of 1/f noise in liquid-gated graphene transistors. We show that t... more We report an experimental study of 1/f noise in liquid-gated graphene transistors. We show that the gate dependence of the noise is well described by a charge-noise model, whereas Hooge's empirical relation fails to describe the data. At low carrier density, the noise can be attributed to fluctuating charges in close proximity to the graphene, while at high carrier density it is consistent with noise due to scattering in the channel. The charge noise power scales inversely with the device area, and bilayer devices exhibit lower noise than single-layer devices. In air, the observed noise is also consistent with the charge-noise model.
Optimizing the Signal-to-Noise Ratio for Biosensing with Carbon Nanotube Transistors
Nano Letters, 2009
The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for real-time biosensing with liquid-gated carbon nanotube transi... more The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for real-time biosensing with liquid-gated carbon nanotube transistors is crucial for exploring the limits of their sensitivity, but has not been studied thus far. Although biosensing is often performed at high transconductance where the device displays the largest gate response, here we show that the maximum SNR is actually obtained when the device is operated in the subthreshold regime. In the ON-state, additional contributions to the noise can lead to a reduction of the SNR by up to a factor of 5. For devices with passivated contact regions, the SNR in ON-state is even further reduced than for bare devices. We show that when the conductivity of the contact regions can be increased using a conventional back gate, the SNR in the ON-state can be improved. The results presented here demonstrate that biosensing experiments are best performed in the subthreshold regime for optimal SNR.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2010
Field-effect transistors based on single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) and graphene can functio... more Field-effect transistors based on single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) and graphene can function as highly sensitive nanoscale (bio)sensors in solution. Here, we compare experimentally how SWNT and graphene transistors respond to changes in the composition of the aqueous electrolyte in which they are immersed. We show that the conductance of SWNTs and graphene is strongly affected by changes in the ionic strength, the pH, and the type of ions present, in a manner that can be qualitatively different for graphene and SWNT devices. We show that this sensitivity to electrolyte composition results from a combination of different mechanisms including electrostatic gating, Schottky-barrier modifications, and changes in gate capacitance. Interestingly, we find strong evidence that the sensor response to changes in electrolyte composition is affected by a high density of ionizable groups on both the underlying substrate and the carbon surfaces. We present a model based on the (regulated) surface charge associated with these ionizable groups that explains the majority of our data. Our findings have significant implications for interpreting and optimizing sensing experiments with nanocarbon transistors. This is particularly true for complex biological samples such as cell extracts, growth media, or bodily fluids, for which the complete composition of the solution needs to be considered. (9) Rosenblatt, S.; Yaish, Y.; Park, J.; Gore, J.; Sazonova, V.; McEuen, P. L. Nano Lett. 2002, 2, 869-872.
Evidence for Divisome Localization Mechanisms Independent of the Min System and SlmA in Escherichia coli
PLoS Genetics, 2014
Cell division in Escherichia coli starts with assembly of FtsZ protofilaments into a ring-like st... more Cell division in Escherichia coli starts with assembly of FtsZ protofilaments into a ring-like structure, the Z-ring. Positioning of the Z-ring at midcell is thought to be coordinated by two regulatory systems, nucleoid occlusion and the Min system. In E. coli, nucleoid occlusion is mediated by the SlmA proteins. Here, we address the question of whether there are additional positioning systems that are capable of localizing the E. coli divisome with respect to the cell center. Using quantitative fluorescence imaging we show that slow growing cells lacking functional Min and SlmA nucleoid occlusion systems continue to divide preferentially at midcell. We find that the initial Z-ring assembly occurs over the center of the nucleoid instead of nucleoid-free regions under these conditions. We determine that Z-ring formation begins shortly after the arrival of the Ter macrodomain at the nucleoid center. Removal of either the MatP, ZapB, or ZapA proteins significantly affects the accuracy and precision of Z-ring positioning relative to the nucleoid center in these cells in accordance with the idea that these proteins link the Ter macrodomain and the Z-ring. Interestingly, even in the absence of Min, SlmA, and the putative Ter macrodomain - Z-ring link, there remains a weak midcell positioning bias for the Z-ring. Our work demonstrates that additional Z-ring localization systems are present in E. coli than are known currently. In particular, we identify that the Ter macrodomain acts as a landmark for the Z-ring in the presence of MatP, ZapB and ZapA proteins.
Nano Letters, 2010
We report an experimental study of 1/f noise in liquid-gated graphene transistors. We show that t... more We report an experimental study of 1/f noise in liquid-gated graphene transistors. We show that the gate dependence of the noise is well described by a charge-noise model, whereas Hooge's empirical relation fails to describe the data. At low carrier density, the noise can be attributed to fluctuating charges in close proximity to the graphene, while at high carrier density it is consistent with noise due to scattering in the channel. The charge noise power scales inversely with the device area, and bilayer devices exhibit lower noise than single-layer devices. In air, the observed noise is also consistent with the charge-noise model.
Optimizing the Signal-to-Noise Ratio for Biosensing with Carbon Nanotube Transistors
Nano Letters, 2009
The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for real-time biosensing with liquid-gated carbon nanotube transi... more The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for real-time biosensing with liquid-gated carbon nanotube transistors is crucial for exploring the limits of their sensitivity, but has not been studied thus far. Although biosensing is often performed at high transconductance where the device displays the largest gate response, here we show that the maximum SNR is actually obtained when the device is operated in the subthreshold regime. In the ON-state, additional contributions to the noise can lead to a reduction of the SNR by up to a factor of 5. For devices with passivated contact regions, the SNR in ON-state is even further reduced than for bare devices. We show that when the conductivity of the contact regions can be increased using a conventional back gate, the SNR in the ON-state can be improved. The results presented here demonstrate that biosensing experiments are best performed in the subthreshold regime for optimal SNR.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2010
Field-effect transistors based on single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) and graphene can functio... more Field-effect transistors based on single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) and graphene can function as highly sensitive nanoscale (bio)sensors in solution. Here, we compare experimentally how SWNT and graphene transistors respond to changes in the composition of the aqueous electrolyte in which they are immersed. We show that the conductance of SWNTs and graphene is strongly affected by changes in the ionic strength, the pH, and the type of ions present, in a manner that can be qualitatively different for graphene and SWNT devices. We show that this sensitivity to electrolyte composition results from a combination of different mechanisms including electrostatic gating, Schottky-barrier modifications, and changes in gate capacitance. Interestingly, we find strong evidence that the sensor response to changes in electrolyte composition is affected by a high density of ionizable groups on both the underlying substrate and the carbon surfaces. We present a model based on the (regulated) surface charge associated with these ionizable groups that explains the majority of our data. Our findings have significant implications for interpreting and optimizing sensing experiments with nanocarbon transistors. This is particularly true for complex biological samples such as cell extracts, growth media, or bodily fluids, for which the complete composition of the solution needs to be considered. (9) Rosenblatt, S.; Yaish, Y.; Park, J.; Gore, J.; Sazonova, V.; McEuen, P. L. Nano Lett. 2002, 2, 869-872.
Evidence for Divisome Localization Mechanisms Independent of the Min System and SlmA in Escherichia coli
PLoS Genetics, 2014
Cell division in Escherichia coli starts with assembly of FtsZ protofilaments into a ring-like st... more Cell division in Escherichia coli starts with assembly of FtsZ protofilaments into a ring-like structure, the Z-ring. Positioning of the Z-ring at midcell is thought to be coordinated by two regulatory systems, nucleoid occlusion and the Min system. In E. coli, nucleoid occlusion is mediated by the SlmA proteins. Here, we address the question of whether there are additional positioning systems that are capable of localizing the E. coli divisome with respect to the cell center. Using quantitative fluorescence imaging we show that slow growing cells lacking functional Min and SlmA nucleoid occlusion systems continue to divide preferentially at midcell. We find that the initial Z-ring assembly occurs over the center of the nucleoid instead of nucleoid-free regions under these conditions. We determine that Z-ring formation begins shortly after the arrival of the Ter macrodomain at the nucleoid center. Removal of either the MatP, ZapB, or ZapA proteins significantly affects the accuracy and precision of Z-ring positioning relative to the nucleoid center in these cells in accordance with the idea that these proteins link the Ter macrodomain and the Z-ring. Interestingly, even in the absence of Min, SlmA, and the putative Ter macrodomain - Z-ring link, there remains a weak midcell positioning bias for the Z-ring. Our work demonstrates that additional Z-ring localization systems are present in E. coli than are known currently. In particular, we identify that the Ter macrodomain acts as a landmark for the Z-ring in the presence of MatP, ZapB and ZapA proteins.