Senior Theses
Publication Date
5-24-2016
Document Type
Thesis (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Department
Physics
Faculty Advisor(s)
Michael Crosser (Thesis Advisor)
Jennifer Heath & Joelle Murray (Committee Members)
Subject Categories
Biological and Chemical Physics | Condensed Matter Physics | Physics
Abstract
Understanding the mechanism for charge transfer between a graphene biosensor and its electrodes within an electrolyte solution is vital to better understand the sources of electrical noise in the system. By measuring the effective resistance and capacitance of the system at different frequencies, it is possible to develop a circuit model of the system's electrical behavior. This model provides a deeper understanding of the fundamental interactions that occur in a top-gated graphene device and provides opportunities to improve a signal. To reduce noise created at the liquid to graphene interface, a buffer layer of Yttrium Oxide was applied. While the buffer layer did not work as expected, this type of experimental approach and model will provide deeper understanding of the electrical noise.
Recommended Citation
Duffner, Caitlin, "Modeling the Behavior of the Graphene to Liquid Interfaces in an Electrolytic Liquid" (2016). Senior Theses. 25.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/physstud_theses/25
