Guided deposition of individual DNA nanostructures on silicon substrates

Langmuir. 2010 Aug 3;26(15):12680-3. doi: 10.1021/la101343k.

Abstract

We demonstrate immobilization of DNA nanostructures (37 nm x 8 nm) on silicon by a combination of "top-down" fabrication and "bottom-up" self-assembly. Anchor lines and pads were defined using electron beam lithography and a cationic molecular monolayer. Individual DNA nanostructures bind in 85% yield onto the anchor pads and can be washed and imaged in air. The strength of the binding interaction between a DNA nanostructure and its anchor pad is at least -43 kJ/mol.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanotechnology
  • Silicon / chemistry*

Substances

  • DNA
  • Silicon