Improving nanodiamond particles for advanced sensing techniques

Advancing Nanodiamond Particles for Quantum Sensing

['FUNDING_SBIR_1'] · ADAMAS NANOTECHNOLOGIES, INC. · NIH-10921934

This study is working on tiny sensors made from nanodiamonds that can help doctors see important signals in the body, which could lead to better and faster ways to diagnose health issues.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_SBIR_1']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorADAMAS NANOTECHNOLOGIES, INC. (nih funded)
Locations1 site (Raleigh, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10921934 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing ultrasmall nanodiamond sensors that can detect various biological and chemical signals, such as electromagnetic fields and free radicals. By using innovative surface treatments and plasma technology, the researchers aim to stabilize the nanodiamonds at a molecular level, enhancing their functionality. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic tools that can provide real-time insights into cellular processes and disease states.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with conditions that involve cellular dysfunction or require precise monitoring of biological processes.

Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not involve cellular monitoring or those who are not undergoing diagnostic procedures may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and sensitive diagnostic tools for monitoring health conditions at the cellular level.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using nanodiamond particles for sensing applications, indicating a potential for success in this novel approach.

Where this research is happening

Raleigh, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Disorder, Disease

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