Nanopores

Izon’s nanopores make our SIOS technology platform tuneable and dynamic.

The nanopores are manufactured in a thermoplastic polyurethane cruciform using a proprietary technique. When fitted to the qNano or qViro instruments, the cruciform can be stretched evenly along the x and y axes to effect nanometre scale adjustments to the nanopore.

Nanopores are robust and easy to handle. They can be used repeatedly, cleaned and re-used, or simply disposed of after one use depending upon the nature of work being undertaken.  The lifetime of each nanopore depends upon the nature of use. Repeated operation to maximum stretch and relaxation will cause the nanopore to wear more quickly.

Nanopores can be made according to the dynamic aperture range required. Each one is individually tested to ensure that its optimal performance range is characterised before it is supplied to the customer.

Three nanopores are supplied with each qViro and qNano instrument system. Additional, individually tested and characterised nanopores are available in packs of ten for purchase from Izon.

For further information or to order additional nanopores please see Orders and Sales.