Nanocomposites

Polymer Chemistry

RF & Sensors

RF & Sensors

NanoSonic’s novel nanomaterials and patented self-assembly processes allow the design and manufacturing of materials with unique electronic, electromagnetic and transduction behavior. Examples are materials with controlled electrical, optical, semiconductor, mechanical and thermal constitutive properties, materials in which these properties are combined, layered or spatially, and materials in which they are spatially patterned.

Spatial patterning of properties allows the production of passive and active devices including basic electronic building blocks – resistors and capacitors – as well as thin film transistors (TFTs) and TFT arrays, and a variety of physical, chemical and electromagnetic sensors and systems. Characterization facilities for the analysis of these properties include a full range of electronic, optical, thermal and chemical test systems, as well as an indoor anechoic RF chamber, impedance tunnel and antenna range.

NanoSonic offers several types of sensors and sensor systems based on our self-assembled nanomaterials.
Skin Friction Sensors
One is a set of thin film skin friction sensors for the direct measurement and two-dimensional mapping of in-plane surface forces caused by air or water flow.
EKG and Heart Rate Sensors
The other is a set of small, nanostructured sensors that measure EKG and heart rate without the need for direct contact or connection to the body. The sensors are incorporated into a comfortable jersey and EKG and heart rate data is readout on a small display.