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A monochiral single-walled carbon nanotube thin-film transistor sensor utilizing flavin self-assembly enables ultra-sensitive detection of mercury. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To develop an ultra-sensitive mercury sensor using a thin film transistor integrated with carbon nanotubes.

April 15, 2026Nanoscale0 citationsOpen Access

Ultra-Sensitive Mercury Sensor Based on Thin Film Transistor using Flavin Self-Assembly on Monochiral Carbon Nanotubes

DKDong Hwan Kim SHSeongjoo Hwang YKYoonbeen Kang

Key Points

To develop an ultra-sensitive mercury sensor using a thin film transistor integrated with carbon nanotubes.
Utilized monochiral single-walled carbon nanotubes in sensor design
Implemented a self-assembly technique for molecular integration
Conducted electronic and sensitivity testing for mercury detection
Achieved a significant enhancement in mercury detection sensitivity
Demonstrated effective integration of molecular design with electronic components
Showed potential for real-time monitoring of mercury levels

Abstract

Achieving ultra-sensitive mercury detection requires precise molecular design and seamless integration with electronic sensing systems. Here, we show that a monochiral single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) thin-film transistor (TFT) sensor, helically...

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