RPI ID: 2003-076-201

Innovation Summary:
This invention presents a method for fabricating nanostructured surfaces that significantly enhance biosensing capabilities. By combining lithographic patterning with chemical surface modification, the technology creates surfaces with high sensitivity and specificity for detecting biological and chemical agents. These nanostructured interfaces support label-free detection and real-time monitoring, making them ideal for diagnostic and environmental sensing applications. The approach is scalable and compatible with a wide range of biosensing platforms.

Challenges / Opportunities:
Traditional biosensors often require complex labeling procedures and suffer from limited sensitivity. This invention addresses the need for rapid, accurate, and label-free detection methods. It opens opportunities in point-of-care diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and food safety testing by enabling the development of compact, high-performance biosensors.

Key Benefits / Advantages:
✔ Label-free detection with high sensitivity and specificity
✔ Real-time monitoring capability
✔ Scalable fabrication for industrial deployment
✔ Compatible with diverse biosensing platforms

Applications:
• Medical diagnostics and point-of-care testing
• Environmental monitoring and pollution detection
• Food safety and contamination screening
• Biochemical and pharmaceutical research

Keywords:
#biosensing #nanostructures #label-free #diagnostics #surfaceengineering

Intellectual Property:
US Issued Patent 8,974,915