DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF CHARGED CARRIERS THROUGH A NANOPORE IN A MEBMRANE AND METHOD FOR THE FABRICATION OF SUCH A DEVICE

摘要

The present invention provides a nanofluidic device for controlling the flow of charged carriers through a nanopore extending through a membrane hereby forming a channel connecting a first side of the membrane with a second, opposite side of the membrane and a method for the manufacturing of such a device. The device comprises a first electrode positioned at the first side of the membrane, a second electrode positioned at the second side of the membrane and a third electrode integrated in the nanopore. By applying suitable voltages to the first, second and third electrode, the electrical potential distribution inside the nanopore can be modified and in that way the flow of charge carriers can be controlled.