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Wasilewski T, Kamysz W, Gębicki J. AI-Assisted Detection of Biomarkers by Sensors and Biosensors for Early Diagnosis and Monitoring. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:356. [PMID: 39056632 PMCID: PMC11274923 DOI: 10.3390/bios14070356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
Abstract
The steady progress in consumer electronics, together with improvement in microflow techniques, nanotechnology, and data processing, has led to implementation of cost-effective, user-friendly portable devices, which play the role of not only gadgets but also diagnostic tools. Moreover, numerous smart devices monitor patients' health, and some of them are applied in point-of-care (PoC) tests as a reliable source of evaluation of a patient's condition. Current diagnostic practices are still based on laboratory tests, preceded by the collection of biological samples, which are then tested in clinical conditions by trained personnel with specialistic equipment. In practice, collecting passive/active physiological and behavioral data from patients in real time and feeding them to artificial intelligence (AI) models can significantly improve the decision process regarding diagnosis and treatment procedures via the omission of conventional sampling and diagnostic procedures while also excluding the role of pathologists. A combination of conventional and novel methods of digital and traditional biomarker detection with portable, autonomous, and miniaturized devices can revolutionize medical diagnostics in the coming years. This article focuses on a comparison of traditional clinical practices with modern diagnostic techniques based on AI and machine learning (ML). The presented technologies will bypass laboratories and start being commercialized, which should lead to improvement or substitution of current diagnostic tools. Their application in PoC settings or as a consumer technology accessible to every patient appears to be a real possibility. Research in this field is expected to intensify in the coming years. Technological advancements in sensors and biosensors are anticipated to enable the continuous real-time analysis of various omics fields, fostering early disease detection and intervention strategies. The integration of AI with digital health platforms would enable predictive analysis and personalized healthcare, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in related scientific fields.
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- Tomasz Wasilewski
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdansk, Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Gdansk, Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdansk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland;
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Seo J, Kang J, Kim J, Han H, Park M, Shin M, Lee K. Smart Contact Lens for Colorimetric Visualization of Glucose Levels in the Body Fluid. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:4035-4045. [PMID: 38778794 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
Frequent blood glucose monitoring is a crucial routine for diabetic patients. Traditional invasive methods can cause discomfort and pain and even pose a risk of infection. As a result, researchers have been exploring noninvasive techniques. However, a limited number of products have been developed for the market due to their high cost. In this study, we developed a low-cost, highly accessible, and noninvasive contact lens-based glucose monitoring system. We functionalized the surface of the contact lens with boronic acid, which has a strong but reversible binding affinity to glucose. To achieve facile conjugation of boronic acid, we utilized a functional coating layer called poly(tannic acid). The functionalized contact lens binds to glucose in body fluids (e.g., tear) and releases it when soaked in an enzymatic cocktail, allowing for the glucose level to be quantified through a colorimetric assay. Importantly, the transparency and oxygen permeability of the contact lens, which are crucial for practical use, were maintained after functionalization, and the lenses showed high biocompatibility. Based on the analysis of colorimetric data generated by the smartphone application and ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectra, we believe that this contact lens has a high potential to be used as a smart diagnostic tool for monitoring and managing blood glucose levels.
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- Jeongin Seo
- Department of Chemistry and Green-Nano Materials Research Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, South Korea
- Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Green-Nano Materials Research Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, South Korea
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- Department of Intelligent Precision Healthcare Convergence, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Green-Nano Materials Research Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, South Korea
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- Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Department of Intelligent Precision Healthcare Convergence, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, South Korea
- Center for Neuroscience Imaging Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Suwon 16419, South Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, South Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Green-Nano Materials Research Center, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, South Korea
- KNU Institute of Basic Sciences and KNU G-LAMP Project Group, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, South Korea
- Biomedical Research Institute, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu 41940, South Korea
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Ferreira R, Silva AP, Nunes-Pereira J. Current On-Skin Flexible Sensors, Materials, Manufacturing Approaches, and Study Trends for Health Monitoring: A Review. ACS Sens 2024; 9:1104-1133. [PMID: 38394033 PMCID: PMC10964246 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c02555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Due to an ever-increasing amount of the population focusing more on their personal health, thanks to rising living standards, there is a pressing need to improve personal healthcare devices. These devices presently require laborious, time-consuming, and convoluted procedures that heavily rely on cumbersome equipment, causing discomfort and pain for the patients during invasive methods such as sample-gathering, blood sampling, and other traditional benchtop techniques. The solution lies in the development of new flexible sensors with temperature, humidity, strain, pressure, and sweat detection and monitoring capabilities, mimicking some of the sensory capabilities of the skin. In this review, a comprehensive presentation of the themes regarding flexible sensors, chosen materials, manufacturing processes, and trends was made. It was concluded that carbon-based composite materials, along with graphene and its derivates, have garnered significant interest due to their electromechanical stability, extraordinary electrical conductivity, high specific surface area, variety, and relatively low cost.
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- Rodrigo
G. Ferreira
- C-MAST, Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace
Science and Technologies, Universidade da
Beira Interior, Rua Marquês d’Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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- C-MAST, Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace
Science and Technologies, Universidade da
Beira Interior, Rua Marquês d’Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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- C-MAST, Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace
Science and Technologies, Universidade da
Beira Interior, Rua Marquês d’Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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Papadopoulos NG, Akdis CA, Akdis M, Damialis A, Esposito G, Fergadiotou I, Goroncy C, Guitton P, Gotua M, Erotokritou K, Jartti T, Murray C, Nenes A, Nikoletseas S, Finotto S, Pandis SN, Ramiconi V, Simpson A, Soudunsaari A, Stårbröst A, Staiano M, Varriale A, Xepapadaki P, Zuberbier T, Annesi-Maesano I. Addressing adverse synergies between chemical and biological pollutants at schools-The 'SynAir-G' hypothesis. Allergy 2024; 79:294-301. [PMID: 37654007 DOI: 10.1111/all.15857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
Abstract
While the number and types of indoor air pollutants is rising, much is suspected but little is known about the impact of their potentially synergistic interactions, upon human health. Gases, particulate matter, organic compounds but also allergens and viruses, fall within the 'pollutant' definition. Distinct populations, such as children and allergy and asthma sufferers are highly susceptible, while a low socioeconomic background is a further susceptibility factor; however, no specific guidance is available. We spend most of our time indoors; for children, the school environment is of paramount importance and potentially amenable to intervention. The interactions between some pollutant classes have been studied. However, a lot is missing with respect to understanding interactions between specific pollutants of different classes in terms of concentrations, timing and sequence, to improve targeting and upgrade standards. SynAir-G is a European Commission-funded project aiming to reveal and quantify synergistic interactions between different pollutants affecting health, from mechanisms to real life, focusing on the school setting. It will develop a comprehensive and responsive multipollutant monitoring system, advance environmentally friendly interventions, and disseminate the generated knowledge to relevant stakeholders in accessible and actionable formats. The aim of this article it to put forward the SynAir-G hypothesis, and describe its background and objectives.
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- Nikolaos G Papadopoulos
- Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Allergy Department, 2nd Paediatric Clinic, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), University of Zurich, Davos, Switzerland, Christine Kühne-Center for Allergy Research and Education (CK-CARE), Davos, Switzerland
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- Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), University of Zurich, Davos, Switzerland, Christine Kühne-Center for Allergy Research and Education (CK-CARE), Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Ecology, School of Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Center for Allergy and Immunology Research (CAIR), Tbilisi, Georgia
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- PEDEGO Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Department of Pediatrics, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Laboratory of Atmospheric Processes and their Impacts, School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Swiss Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Computer Engineering and Informatics Department, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Molecular Pneumology Department, University Hospital of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICEHT), Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH), Patras, Greece
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- The European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients' Association (EFA), Brussels, Belgium
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- Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Institute of Food Science, CNR Italy, Avellino, Italy
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- Institute of Food Science, CNR Italy, Avellino, Italy
- URT-ISA, CNR at Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Allergy Department, 2nd Paediatric Clinic, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Allergology and Immunology, Berlin, Germany
- Global Allergy & Asthma European Network of Excellence-GA2LEN, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Allergic and Respiratory Disease, Institut Desbrest of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Montpellier and INSERM, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France
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Amani AM, Tayebi L, Abbasi M, Vaez A, Kamyab H, Chelliapan S, Vafa E. The Need for Smart Materials in an Expanding Smart World: MXene-Based Wearable Electronics and Their Advantageous Applications. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:3123-3142. [PMID: 38284011 PMCID: PMC10809375 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
Abstract
As a result of the transformation of inflexible electronic structures into flexible and stretchy devices, wearable electronics now provide great advantages in a variety of fields, including mobile healthcare sensing and monitoring, human-machine interfaces, portable energy storage and harvesting, and more. Because of their enriched surface functionalities, large surface area, and high electrical conductivity, transition metal nitrides and carbides (also known as MXenes) have recently come to be extensively considered as a group of functioning two-dimensional nanomaterials as well as exceptional fundamental elements for forming flexible electronics devices. This Review discusses the most recent advancements that have been made in the field of MXene-enabled flexible electronics for wearable electronics. The emphasis is placed on extensively established nonstructural features in order to highlight some MXene-enabled electrical devices that were constructed on a nanometric scale. These attributes include devices configured in three dimensions: printed materials, bioinspired structures, and textile and planar substrates. In addition, sample applications in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, energy, healthcare, and humanoid control of machinery illustrate the exceptional development of these nanodevices. The increasing potential of MXene nanoparticles as a new area in next-generation wearable electronic technologies is projected in this Review. The design challenges associated with these electronic devices are also discussed, and possible solutions are presented.
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- Ali Mohammad Amani
- Department
of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and
Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical
Sciences, Shiraz 71348, Iran
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- School
of Dentistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233, United States
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- Department
of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and
Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical
Sciences, Shiraz 71348, Iran
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- Department
of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced
Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz
University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348, Iran
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- Malaysia-Japan
International Institute of Technology, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan
Sultan Yahya Petra,54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Facultad
de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad
UTE, Calle Rumipamba
S/N y Bourgeois, Quito 170147, Ecuador
- Department
of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 600 077, India
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- Engineering
Department, Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department
of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and
Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical
Sciences, Shiraz 71348, Iran
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Jiang X, Wu H, Xiao A, Huang Y, Yu X, Chang L. Recent Advances in Bioelectronics for Localized Drug Delivery. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301068. [PMID: 37759393 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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The last decade has witnessed remarkable advancements in bioelectronics, ushering in a new era of wearable and implantable devices for drug delivery. By utilizing miniaturized system design and/or flexible materials, bioelectronics illustrates ideal integration with target organs and tissues, making them ideal platforms for localized drug delivery. Furthermore, the development of electrically assisted drug delivery systems has enhanced the efficiency and safety of therapeutic administration, particularly for the macromolecules that encounter additional challenges in penetrating biological barriers. In this review, a concise overview of recent progress in bioelectronic devices for in vivo localized drug delivery, with highlights on the latest trends in device design, working principles, and their corresponding functionalities, is provided. The reported systems based on their targeted delivery locations as wearable systems, ingestible systems, and implantable systems are categorized. Each category is introduced in detail by highlighting the special requirements for devices and the corresponding solutions. The remaining challenges in this field and future directions are also discussed.
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- Xinran Jiang
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Centre for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Hong Kong Centre for Cerebro-Cardiovascular Health Engineering, Hong Kong, 999077, China
- Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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Chen J, Tian G, Liang C, Yang D, Zhao Q, Liu Y, Qi D. Liquid metal-hydrogel composites for flexible electronics. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:14353-14369. [PMID: 37916888 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc04198k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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As an emerging functional material, liquid metal-hydrogel composites exhibit excellent biosafety, high electrical conductivity, tunable mechanical properties and good adhesion, thus providing a unique platform for a wide range of flexible electronics applications such as wearable devices, medical devices, actuators, and energy conversion devices. Through different composite methods, liquid metals can be integrated into hydrogel matrices to form multifunctional composite material systems, which further expands the application range of hydrogels. In this paper, we provide a brief overview of the two materials: hydrogels and liquid metals, and discuss the synthesis method of liquid metal-hydrogel composites, focusing on the improvement of the performance of hydrogel materials by liquid metals. In addition, we summarize the research progress of liquid metal-hydrogel composites in the field of flexible electronics, pointing out the current challenges and future prospects of this material.
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- Jianhui Chen
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Science and Engineering for the Multi-modal Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Science and Engineering for the Multi-modal Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Science and Engineering for the Multi-modal Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Science and Engineering for the Multi-modal Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Science and Engineering for the Multi-modal Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Science and Engineering for the Multi-modal Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis, Transformation and Separation of Extreme Environmental Nutrients, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, P. R. China.
- Key Laboratory of Science and Engineering for the Multi-modal Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, P. R. China
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Shang C, Fu B, Tuo J, Guo X, Li Z, Wang Z, Xu L, Guo J. Soft Biomimetic Fiber-Optic Tactile Sensors Capable of Discriminating Temperature and Pressure. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:53264-53272. [PMID: 37934693 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
Abstract
Tactile sensors with high softness and multisensory functions are highly desirable for applications in humanoid robotics, smart prosthetics, and human-machine interfaces. Here, we report a soft biomimetic fiber-optic tactile (SBFT) sensor that offers skin-like tactile sensing abilities to perceive and discriminate temperature and pressure. The SBFT sensor is fabricated by encapsulating a macrobent fiber Bragg grating (FBG) in an elastomeric droplet-shaped structure that results in two optical resonances associated with the FBG and excited whispering gallery modes (WGMs) propagating along the bent region. Benefiting from the different thermo-optic and stress-optic effects of FBG and WGM resonances, the pressure and temperature can be fully decoupled with a high precision of 0.2 °C and 0.8 mN, respectively. To achieve a compact system for signal demodulation, a single-cavity dual-comb fiber laser is developed to interrogate the SBFT sensor based on dual-comb spectroscopy, which enables fast spectral sampling with a single photodiode. We show that the SBFT sensor is capable of perceiving pressure, temperature, and hardness in touching soft tissues and human skins, demonstrating great promise for soft tissue palpation and human-like robotic perception.
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- Ce Shang
- School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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Hasegawa H, Sakamoto K, Shomura K, Sano Y, Kasai K, Tanaka S, Okada-Shudo Y, Otomo A. Biomaterial-Based Biomimetic Visual Sensors: Inkjet Patterning of Bacteriorhodopsin. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:45137-45145. [PMID: 37702224 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c07540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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Biomimetic visual sensors utilizing bacteriorhodopsin (bR) were fabricated by using an inkjet method. The inkjet printer facilitated the jetting of the bR suspension, allowing for the deposition of bR films. The resulting inkjet-printed bR film exhibited time-differential photocurrent response characteristics similar to those of a dip-coated bR film. By adjusting the number of printed bR film layers, the intensity of the photocurrent could be easily controlled. Moreover, the inkjet printing technique enabled unconstrained patterning, facilitating the design of various visual information processing functions, such as visual filters. In this study, we successfully fabricated two visual filters, namely, a two-dimensional Difference of Gaussian (DOG) filter and a Gabor filter. The printed DOG filter demonstrated edge detection capabilities corresponding to contour recognition in visual receptive fields. On the other hand, the printed Gabor filter proved effective in detecting objects of specific sizes as well as their motion and orientation. The integration of bR and the inkjet method holds significant potential for the widespread implementation of highly functional biomaterial-based visual sensors. These sensors have the capability to provide real-time visual information while operating in an energy-efficient manner.
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- Hiroyuki Hasegawa
- Faculty of Education, Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan
- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan
- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan
- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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- Faculty of Education, Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan
- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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- Faculty of Education, Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan
- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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- Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan
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- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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Asvarov AS, Muslimov AE, Makhmudov SS, Kanevsky VM. A Porous Nanostructured ZnO Layer for Ultraviolet Sensing with Quartz Crystal Microbalance Technique. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1584. [PMID: 37630120 PMCID: PMC10456875 DOI: 10.3390/mi14081584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
Abstract
Porous films of metals and metal oxides have gained growing attention as potential materials for use in applications that require large, specific surface areas, such as sensors, supercapacitors, and batteries. In this study, a "black-metal"-like porous Zn-ZnO composite layer was grown by room temperature co-sputtering of Zn metal and ZnO:Ga (3 at/%) ceramic targets. Following deposition, a porous ZnO layer was obtained by a subsequent thermal annealing process at 400 °C in air. The morphology and structural properties of the obtained porous layered objects were analyzed. The porosity and chemical characteristics of the nanostructured ZnO layer obtained with the method herein described make it suitable to be used as a sensitivity-enhancing active layered element in quartz crystal microbalance (QCM)-based ultraviolet (UV) sensors. The prepared resonant ZnO/QCM sensors under UV radiation exhibited maximum shift up to 35 Hz for several "on-off" UV cycles, excellent response, and recovery times of 11 and 12 s, respectively.
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- Abil S. Asvarov
- Shubnikov Institute of Crystallography, Federal Scientific Research Center “Crystallography and Photonics”, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect, 59, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (A.E.M.); (V.M.K.)
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- Shubnikov Institute of Crystallography, Federal Scientific Research Center “Crystallography and Photonics”, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect, 59, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (A.E.M.); (V.M.K.)
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- Institute of Physics, Dagestan Federal Research Center, Russian Academy Sciences, Yaragskogo Str., 94, 367015 Makhachkala, Russia;
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- Shubnikov Institute of Crystallography, Federal Scientific Research Center “Crystallography and Photonics”, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect, 59, 119333 Moscow, Russia; (A.E.M.); (V.M.K.)
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Ali A, Ashfaq M, Qureshi A, Muzammil U, Shaukat H, Ali S, Altabey WA, Noori M, Kouritem SA. Smart Detecting and Versatile Wearable Electrical Sensing Mediums for Healthcare. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:6586. [PMID: 37514879 PMCID: PMC10384670 DOI: 10.3390/s23146586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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A rapidly expanding global population and a sizeable portion of it that is aging are the main causes of the significant increase in healthcare costs. Healthcare in terms of monitoring systems is undergoing radical changes, making it possible to gauge or monitor the health conditions of people constantly, while also removing some minor possibilities of going to the hospital. The development of automated devices that are either attached to organs or the skin, continually monitoring human activity, has been made feasible by advancements in sensor technologies, embedded systems, wireless communication technologies, nanotechnologies, and miniaturization being ultra-thin, lightweight, highly flexible, and stretchable. Wearable sensors track physiological signs together with other symptoms such as respiration, pulse, and gait pattern, etc., to spot unusual or unexpected events. Help may therefore be provided when it is required. In this study, wearable sensor-based activity-monitoring systems for people are reviewed, along with the problems that need to be overcome. In this review, we have shown smart detecting and versatile wearable electrical sensing mediums in healthcare. We have compiled piezoelectric-, electrostatic-, and thermoelectric-based wearable sensors and their working mechanisms, along with their principles, while keeping in view the different medical and healthcare conditions and a discussion on the application of these biosensors in human health. A comparison is also made between the three types of wearable energy-harvesting sensors: piezoelectric-, electrostatic-, and thermoelectric-based on their output performance. Finally, we provide a future outlook on the current challenges and opportunities.
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- Ahsan Ali
- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, University of Wah, Wah Cantonment 47040, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, University of Wah, Wah Cantonment 47040, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, University of Wah, Wah Cantonment 47040, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, University of Wah, Wah Cantonment 47040, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, Mang 22621, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, University of Wah, Wah Cantonment 47040, Pakistan
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- International Institute for Urban Systems Engineering (IIUSE), Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA
- School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt
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Liang S, Hu M, Li B, Xia D, Liang C, Peng F, Wang D. Smart Implant with Bacteria Monitoring and Killing Ability for Orthopedic Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37318286 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c03599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Bacterial infections around implants constitute a significant cause of implant failures. Early recognition of bacterial adhesion is an essential factor in preventing implant infections. Therefore, an implant capable of detecting and disinfecting initial bacterial adhesion is required. This study reports on the development of an intelligent solution for this issue. We developed an implant integrated with a biosensor electrode based on alternating current (AC) impedance technology to monitor the early growth process of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and its elimination. The biosensor electrode was fabricated by coating polypyrrole (PPy) doped with sodium p-toluenesulfonate (TSONa) on titanium (Ti) surfaces. Monitoring the change in resistance using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), combined with an equivalent circuit model (ECM), enables the monitoring of the early adhesion of E. coli. The correlation with the classical optical density (OD) monitoring value reached 0.989. Subsequently, the eradication of bacteria on the electrode surface was achieved by applying different voltages to E. coli cultured on the electrode surface, which caused damage to E. coli. Furthermore, in vitro cellular experiments showed that the PPy coating has good biocompatibility and can promote bone differentiation.
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- Shengjie Liang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Smart Theranostics, School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- Medical Research Institute, Department of Orthopedics, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Smart Theranostics, School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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Zhang W, Su Z, Zhang X, Wang W, Li Z. Recent progress on PEDOT‐based wearable bioelectronics. VIEW 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/viw.20220030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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- Wanying Zhang
- China‐Australia Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Jiaxing University Jiaxing PR China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Zhejiang Sci‐Tech University Hangzhou PR China
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- China‐Australia Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Jiaxing University Jiaxing PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Electronics and Digital Health of Zhejiang Province Jiaxing University Jiaxing PR China
- Engineering Research Center of Intelligent Human Health Situation Awareness of Zhejiang Province Jiaxing University Jiaxing PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Zhejiang Sci‐Tech University Hangzhou PR China
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- China‐Australia Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Jiaxing University Jiaxing PR China
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