Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
tapered photoresist, nanosieves, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to assist in the manufacturing of nanosieves. The device is designed to separates nano-size particles from the fluid substance in which they are contained. An example of this, and one of the main targets of this project, is the separation of HDL and LDL cholesterol particles from a sample of blood. This goal of separating cholesterol has many benefits to the medical world. By creating a method to characterize HDL cholesterol sizes and concentrations we can monitor a person’s risk for heart disease. Because cholesterol particles have this important attribute of size characterization, it would be desirable to create a system of nanotubes, varying in height that could capture a particular size of nanoparticles.
Recommended Citation
Bracken, Meagan and Hawkins, Dr. Aaron
(2013)
"Tapered Photoresist in the Manufacture of Nanosieves,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1923.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1923