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Wadhwa B, Bhandari S, Singh U, Singh S. Near field communication tag to provide a unique identification aid for custom ocular prostheses. J Prosthet Dent 2024:S0022-3913(24)00408-6. [PMID: 38972801 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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This technique describes a smartphone-enabled near field communication tag used as an identification aid for a custom ocular prosthesis for a pediatric patient. Near field communication tags are straightforward to read, can be readily connected to smartphone devices without the need for specialized equipment, store data in a variety of ways, are inexpensive, exceptionally thin, and flexible, and tolerate resin polymerization temperatures, making them suitable as an identification aid for an ocular prosthesis.
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- Bhavita Wadhwa
- Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Oral Health Science Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Professor and Unit In-Charge, Department of Prosthodontics, Oral Health Science Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Professor, Department of Opthalmology, Advanced Eye Center, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Research Scientist, Department of Prosthodontics, Oral Health Science Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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Vo TS, Hoang T, Vo TTBC, Jeon B, Nguyen VH, Kim K. Recent Trends of Bioanalytical Sensors with Smart Health Monitoring Systems: From Materials to Applications. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2303923. [PMID: 38573175 PMCID: PMC11468404 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303923] [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: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
Abstract
Smart biosensors attract significant interest due to real-time monitoring of user health status, where bioanalytical electronic devices designed to detect various activities and biomarkers in the human body have potential applications in physical sign monitoring and health care. Bioelectronics can be well integrated by output signals with wireless communication modules for transferring data to portable devices used as smart biosensors in performing real-time diagnosis and analysis. In this review, the scientific keys of biosensing devices and the current trends in the field of smart biosensors, (functional materials, technological approaches, sensing mechanisms, main roles, potential applications and challenges in health monitoring) will be summarized. Recent advances in the design and manufacturing of bioanalytical sensors with smarter capabilities and enhanced reliability indicate a forthcoming expansion of these smart devices from laboratory to clinical analysis. Therefore, a general description of functional materials and technological approaches used in bioelectronics will be presented after the sections of scientific keys to bioanalytical sensors. A careful introduction to the established systems of smart monitoring and prediction analysis using bioelectronics, regarding the integration of machine-learning-based basic algorithms, will be discussed. Afterward, applications and challenges in development using these smart bioelectronics in biological, clinical, and medical diagnostics will also be analyzed. Finally, the review will conclude with outlooks of smart biosensing devices assisted by machine learning algorithms, wireless communications, or smartphone-based systems on current trends and challenges for future works in wearable health monitoring.
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- Thi Sinh Vo
- School of Mechanical EngineeringSungkyunkwan UniversitySuwon16419South Korea
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- Department of BiophysicsSungkyunkwan UniversitySuwon16419South Korea
- Institute of Quantum BiophysicsSungkyunkwan UniversitySuwon16419South Korea
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- Faculty of Industrial ManagementCollege of EngineeringCan Tho UniversityCan Tho900000Vietnam
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- School of Mechanical EngineeringSungkyunkwan UniversitySuwon16419South Korea
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringMonash UniversityClaytonVIC3800Australia
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- School of Mechanical EngineeringSungkyunkwan UniversitySuwon16419South Korea
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Zhou K, Ding R, Ma X, Lin Y. Printable and flexible integrated sensing systems for wireless healthcare. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:7264-7286. [PMID: 38470428 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06099c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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The rapid development of wearable sensing devices and artificial intelligence has enabled portable and wireless tracking of human health, fulfilling the promise of digitalized healthcare applications. To achieve versatile design and integration of multi-functional modules including sensors and data transmission units onto various flexible platforms, printable technologies emerged as some of the most promising strategies. This review first introduces the commonly utilized printing technologies, followed by discussion of the printable ink formulations and flexible substrates to ensure reliable device fabrication and system integration. The advances of printable sensors for body status monitoring are then discussed. Moreover, the integration of wireless data transmission via printable approaches is also presented. Finally, the challenges in achieving printable sensing devices and wireless integrated systems with competitive performances are considered, so as to realize their practical applications for personalized healthcare.
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- Kemeng Zhou
- School of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- School of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- School of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- School of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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Santos-Betancourt A, Santos-Ceballos JC, Alouani MA, Malik SB, Romero A, Ramírez JL, Vilanova X, Llobet E. ZnO Decorated Graphene-Based NFC Tag for Personal NO 2 Exposure Monitoring during a Workday. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:1431. [PMID: 38474967 DOI: 10.3390/s24051431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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This paper presents the integration of a sensing layer over interdigitated electrodes and an electronic circuit on the same flexible printed circuit board. This integration provides an effective technique to use this design as a wearable gas measuring system in a target application, exhibiting high performance, low power consumption, and being lightweight for on-site monitoring. The wearable system proves the concept of using an NFC tag combined with a chemoresistive gas sensor as a cumulative gas sensor, having the possibility of holding the data for a working day, and completely capturing the exposure of a person to NO2 concentrations. Three different types of sensors were tested, depositing the sensing layers on gold electrodes over Kapton substrate: bare graphene, graphene decorated with 5 wt.% zinc oxide nanoflowers, or nanopillars. The deposited layers were characterized using FESEM, EDX, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy to determine their crystalline structure, morphological and chemical compositions. The gas sensing performance of the sensors was analyzed against NO2 (dry and humid conditions) and other interfering species (dry conditions) to check their sensitivity and selectivity. The resultant-built wearable NFC tag system accumulates the data in a non-volatile memory every minute and has an average low power consumption of 24.9 µW in dynamic operation. Also, it can be easily attached to a work vest.
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- Alejandro Santos-Betancourt
- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Microsystems Nanotechnologies for Chemical Analysis (MINOS), Departament d'Enginyeria Electronica, Països Catalans, 26, 43007 Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
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- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Microsystems Nanotechnologies for Chemical Analysis (MINOS), Departament d'Enginyeria Electronica, Països Catalans, 26, 43007 Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
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- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Microsystems Nanotechnologies for Chemical Analysis (MINOS), Departament d'Enginyeria Electronica, Països Catalans, 26, 43007 Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
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- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Microsystems Nanotechnologies for Chemical Analysis (MINOS), Departament d'Enginyeria Electronica, Països Catalans, 26, 43007 Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
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- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Microsystems Nanotechnologies for Chemical Analysis (MINOS), Departament d'Enginyeria Electronica, Països Catalans, 26, 43007 Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
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- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Microsystems Nanotechnologies for Chemical Analysis (MINOS), Departament d'Enginyeria Electronica, Països Catalans, 26, 43007 Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
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- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Microsystems Nanotechnologies for Chemical Analysis (MINOS), Departament d'Enginyeria Electronica, Països Catalans, 26, 43007 Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
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- Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Microsystems Nanotechnologies for Chemical Analysis (MINOS), Departament d'Enginyeria Electronica, Països Catalans, 26, 43007 Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
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Bai L, Liu M, Sun Y. Overview of Food Preservation and Traceability Technology in the Smart Cold Chain System. Foods 2023; 12:2881. [PMID: 37569150 PMCID: PMC10417803 DOI: 10.3390/foods12152881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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According to estimates by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), about a third of all food produced for human consumption in the world is lost or wasted-approximately 1.3 billion tons. Among this, the amount lost during the storage stage is about 15-20% for vegetables and 10-15% for fruits. It is 5-10% for vegetables and fruits during the distribution stage, resulting in a large amount of resource waste and economic losses. At the same time, the global population affected by hunger has reached 828 million, exceeding one-tenth of the total global population. The improvement of the cold chain system will effectively reduce the amount of waste and loss of food during the storage and transportation stages. Firstly, this paper summarizes the concept and development status of traditional preservation technology; environmental parameter sensor components related to fruit and vegetable spoilage in the intelligent cold chain system; the data transmission and processing technology of the intelligent cold chain system, including wireless network communication technology (WI-FI) and cellular mobile communication; short-range communication technology, and the low-power, wide-area network (LPWAN). The smart cold chain system is regulated and optimized through the Internet of Things, blockchain, and digital twin technology to achieve the sustainable development of smart agriculture. The deep integration of artificial intelligence and traditional preservation technology provides new ideas and solutions for the problem of food waste in the world. However, the lack of general standards and the high cost of the intelligent cold chain system are obstacles to the development of the intelligent cold chain system. Governments and researchers at all levels should strive to highly integrate cold chain systems with artificial intelligence technology, establish relevant regulations and standards for cold chain technology, and actively promote development toward intelligence, standardization, and technology.
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- School of Light Industry, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (L.B.); (M.L.)
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Boda U, Strandberg J, Eriksson J, Liu X, Beni V, Tybrandt K. Screen-Printed Corrosion-Resistant and Long-Term Stable Stretchable Electronics Based on AgAu Microflake Conductors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:12372-12382. [PMID: 36820827 PMCID: PMC9999352 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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High-throughput production methods such as screen printing can bring stretchable electronics out of the lab into the market. Most stretchable conductor inks for screen printing are based on silver nanoparticles or flakes due to their favorable performance-to-cost ratio, but silver is prone to tarnishing and corrosion, thereby limiting the stability of such conductors. Here, we report on a cost-efficient and scalable approach to resolve this issue by developing screen printable inks based on silver flakes chemically coated by a thin layer of gold. The printed stretchable AgAu conductors reach a conductivity of 8500 S cm-1, remain conductive up to 250% strain, show excellent corrosion and tarnishing stability, and are used to demonstrate wearable LED and NFC circuits. The reported approach is attractive for smart clothing, as the long-term functionality of such devices is expected in a variety of environments.
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- Ulrika Boda
- Bio
and Organic Electronics Unit, Department of Smart Hardware, Digital
Systems Division, RISE Research Institutes
of Sweden AB, 602 21 Norrköping, Sweden
- Laboratory
of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, 602 21 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Bio
and Organic Electronics Unit, Department of Smart Hardware, Digital
Systems Division, RISE Research Institutes
of Sweden AB, 602 21 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Department
of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Linköping
University, 581 83 Linköping, Sweden
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- Laboratory
of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, 602 21 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Bio
and Organic Electronics Unit, Department of Smart Hardware, Digital
Systems Division, RISE Research Institutes
of Sweden AB, 602 21 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Laboratory
of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, 602 21 Norrköping, Sweden
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Naghdi T, Ardalan S, Asghari Adib Z, Sharifi AR, Golmohammadi H. Moving toward smart biomedical sensing. Biosens Bioelectron 2023; 223:115009. [PMID: 36565545 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.115009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The development of novel biomedical sensors as highly promising devices/tools in early diagnosis and therapy monitoring of many diseases and disorders has recently witnessed unprecedented growth; more and faster than ever. Nonetheless, on the eve of Industry 5.0 and by learning from defects of current sensors in smart diagnostics of pandemics, there is still a long way to go to achieve the ideal biomedical sensors capable of meeting the growing needs and expectations for smart biomedical/diagnostic sensing through eHealth systems. Herein, an overview is provided to highlight the importance and necessity of an inevitable transition in the era of digital health/Healthcare 4.0 towards smart biomedical/diagnostic sensing and how to approach it via new digital technologies including Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, IoT gateways (smartphones, readers), etc. This review will bring together the different types of smartphone/reader-based biomedical sensors, which have been employing for a wide variety of optical/electrical/electrochemical biosensing applications and paving the way for future eHealth diagnostic devices by moving towards smart biomedical sensing. Here, alongside highlighting the characteristics/criteria that should be met by the developed sensors towards smart biomedical sensing, the challenging issues ahead are delineated along with a comprehensive outlook on this extremely necessary field.
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- Tina Naghdi
- Nanosensors Bioplatforms Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, 14335-186, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanosensors Bioplatforms Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, 14335-186, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanosensors Bioplatforms Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, 14335-186, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanosensors Bioplatforms Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, 14335-186, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanosensors Bioplatforms Laboratory, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, 14335-186, Tehran, Iran.
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Faudzi NM, Rashidy Razali A, Manaf AA, Huda Abd Rahman N, Aziz AA, Ibrahim A, Mozi AM. Characterization of Carbon-based NFC Tag Antenna Design. 2022 IEEE INTERNATIONAL RF AND MICROWAVE CONFERENCE (RFM) 2022. [DOI: 10.1109/rfm56185.2022.10065256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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- Najwa Mohd Faudzi
- Universiti Teknologi MARA,Centre for Electrical Engineering Studies,Cawangan Pulau Pinang,Malaysia
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- Universiti Teknologi MARA,Centre for Electrical Engineering Studies,Cawangan Pulau Pinang,Malaysia
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- Universiti Sains Malaysia,Collaborative Microelectronic Design Excellence Center (CEDEC),Malaysia
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- Universiti Teknologi MARA,Antenna Research Center (ARC), School of Electrical Engineering,Malaysia
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- Universiti Teknologi MARA,Centre for Electrical Engineering Studies,Cawangan Pulau Pinang,Malaysia
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- Universiti Teknologi MARA,Centre for Electrical Engineering Studies,Cawangan Pulau Pinang,Malaysia
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Ross G, Zhao Y, Bosman A, Geballa-Koukoula A, Zhou H, Elliott C, Nielen M, Rafferty K, Salentijn G. Data handling and ethics of emerging smartphone-based (bio)sensors – Part 1: Best practices and current implementation. Trends Analyt Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2022.116863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Rothweiler RM, Zankovic S, Brandenburg LS, Fuessinger MA, Gross C, Voss PJ, Metzger MC. Feasibility of Implant Strain Measurement for Assessing Mandible Bone Regeneration. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:1602. [PMID: 36295956 PMCID: PMC9610677 DOI: 10.3390/mi13101602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nonunion is one of the most dreaded complications after operative treatment of mandible fractures or after mandible reconstruction using vascularized and non-vascularized bone grafts. Often diagnosis is made at advanced stage of disease when pain or complications occur. Devices that monitor fracture healing and bone regeneration continuously are therefore urgently needed in the craniomaxillofacial area. One promising approach is the strain measurement of plates. An advanced prototype of an implantable strain measurement device was tested after fixation to a locking mandible reconstruction plate in multiple compression experiments to investigate the potential functionality of strain measurement in the mandibular region. Compression experiments show that strain measurement devices work well under experimental conditions in the mandibular angle and detect plate deformation in a reliable way. For monitoring in the mandibular body, the device used in its current configuration was not suitable. Implant strain measurement of reconstruction plates is a promising methodical approach for permanent monitoring of bone regeneration and fracture healing in the mandible. The method helps to avoid or detect complications at an early point in time after operative treatment.
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- René Marcel Rothweiler
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- G.E.R.N. Center for Tissue Replacement, Regeneration & Neogenesis, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79108 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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Lamberty A, Kreyenschmidt J. Ambient Parameter Monitoring in Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chains Using Internet of Things-Enabled Sensor and Communication Technology. Foods 2022; 11:foods11121777. [PMID: 35741974 PMCID: PMC9222862 DOI: 10.3390/foods11121777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Up to half of the global fruit and vegetable production is wasted or lost along the supply chain, causing wastage of resources and economic losses. Ambient parameters strongly influence quality and shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables. Monitoring these parameters by using Internet of things (IoT)-enabled sensor and communication technology in supply chains can help to optimize product qualities and hence reduce product rejections and losses. Various corresponding technical solutions are available, but the diverse characteristics of fresh plant-based produce impede establishing valuable applications. Therefore, the aim of this review is to give an overview of IoT-enabled sensor and communication technology in relation to the specific quality and spoilage characteristics of fresh fruit and vegetables. Temperature, relative humidity (RH), O2, CO2 and vibration/shock are ambient parameters that provide most added value regarding product quality optimization, and can be monitored by current IoT-enabled sensor technology. Several wireless communication technologies are available for real-time data exchange and subsequent data processing and usage. Although many studies investigate the general possibility of monitoring systems using IoT-enabled technology, large-scale implementation in fresh fruit and vegetable supply chains is still hindered by unsolved challenges.
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- Anna Lamberty
- Department of Fresh Produce Logistics, Hochschule Geisenheim University, 65366 Geisenheim, Germany;
- Projects and Innovation Department, Euro Pool System International (Deutschland) GmbH, 53332 Bornheim, Germany
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Fresh Produce Logistics, Hochschule Geisenheim University, 65366 Geisenheim, Germany;
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Sautter M, Sautter N, Shellock FG. Near field communication (NFC) device: Evaluation of MRI issues. Magn Reson Imaging 2022; 92:82-87. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2022.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 05/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wearable Near-Field Communication Sensors for Healthcare: Materials, Fabrication and Application. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13050784. [PMID: 35630251 PMCID: PMC9146494 DOI: 10.3390/mi13050784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The wearable device industry is on the rise, with technology applications ranging from wireless communication technologies to the Internet of Things. However, most of the wearable sensors currently on the market are expensive, rigid and bulky, leading to poor data accuracy and uncomfortable wearing experiences. Near-field communication sensors are low-cost, easy-to-manufacture wireless communication technologies that are widely used in many fields, especially in the field of wearable electronic devices. The integration of wireless communication devices and sensors exhibits tremendous potential for these wearable applications by endowing sensors with new features of wireless signal transferring and conferring radio frequency identification or near-field communication devices with a sensing function. Likewise, the development of new materials and intensive research promotes the next generation of ultra-light and soft wearable devices for healthcare. This review begins with an introduction to the different components of near-field communication, with particular emphasis on the antenna design part of near-field communication. We summarize recent advances in different wearable areas of near-field communication sensors, including structural design, material selection, and the state of the art of scenario-based development. The challenges and opportunities relating to wearable near-field communication sensors for healthcare are also discussed.
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Zhang W, Zhao B, Yang Q, Zhou L, Jiang H, Niu K, Ding J. Design and test of intelligent inspection and monitoring system for cotton bale storage based on RFID. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4491. [PMID: 35296688 PMCID: PMC8927612 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08229-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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To solve the inspection problems in cotton storage, as well as the need for environmental monitoring in the process of modern cotton bale storage, an intelligent inspection and temperature and humidity intelligent monitoring system based on RFID cotton bale was developed by adopting RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, wireless temperature and humidity real-time monitoring technology and handheld terminal intelligent inspection technology. The system was composed of RFID positioning inspection module and temperature and humidity real-time monitoring and transmission module. The artificial neural network (ANN) based on the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm was used to process the monitoring data of the system by Gaussian filtering, and an accurate classification model of RSSI and label position was established. The test results showed that: Through the comparative analysis of the RFID indoor positioning algorithm, the positioning error of the PSO-ANN algorithm was small. In the actual cotton bale warehouse test, the relative error of positioning and monitoring for RFID cotton bale intelligent inspection and monitoring system was less than 6.7%, which effectively improved the working efficiency of inspection personnel and the security of cotton bale storage. The relative error of temperature and humidity was less than 8% and less than 7%, which could display the temperature and humidity information in real time and meet the real-time demand. This study improved the management personnel's effective positioning and inspection of the cotton bale, prevented the loss of cotton bale, reduced the deterioration probability of cotton bale, and effectively improved the storage management level of the cotton bale. It was of great practical significance to realize the networking, automation, and intelligence of cotton bale storage management.
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- Weipeng Zhang
- The State Key Laboratory of Soil-Plant-Machinery System Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Soil-Plant-Machinery System Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- The State Key Laboratory of Soil-Plant-Machinery System Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Soil-Plant-Machinery System Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Soil-Plant-Machinery System Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Agricultural Machinery Service Center in Pingdu City, Pingdu, 266700, China
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Recent Advances in Wearable Optical Sensor Automation Powered by Battery versus Skin-like Battery-Free Devices for Personal Healthcare-A Review. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12030334. [PMID: 35159679 PMCID: PMC8838083 DOI: 10.3390/nano12030334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Currently, old-style personal Medicare techniques rely mostly on traditional methods, such as cumbersome tools and complicated processes, which can be time consuming and inconvenient in some circumstances. Furthermore, such old methods need the use of heavy equipment, blood draws, and traditional bench-top testing procedures. Invasive ways of acquiring test samples can potentially cause patient discomfort and anguish. Wearable sensors, on the other hand, may be attached to numerous body areas to capture diverse biochemical and physiological characteristics as a developing analytical tool. Physical, chemical, and biological data transferred via the skin are used to monitor health in various circumstances. Wearable sensors can assess the aberrant conditions of the physical or chemical components of the human body in real time, exposing the body state in time, thanks to unintrusive sampling and high accuracy. Most commercially available wearable gadgets are mechanically hard components attached to bands and worn on the wrist, with form factors ultimately constrained by the size and weight of the batteries required for the power supply. Basic physiological signals comprise a lot of health-related data. The estimation of critical physiological characteristics, such as pulse inconstancy or variability using photoplethysmography (PPG) and oxygen saturation in arterial blood using pulse oximetry, is possible by utilizing an analysis of the pulsatile component of the bloodstream. Wearable gadgets with “skin-like” qualities are a new type of automation that is only starting to make its way out of research labs and into pre-commercial prototypes. Flexible skin-like sensing devices have accomplished several functionalities previously inaccessible for typical sensing devices due to their deformability, lightness, portability, and flexibility. In this paper, we studied the recent advancement in battery-powered wearable sensors established on optical phenomena and skin-like battery-free sensors, which brings a breakthrough in wearable sensing automation.
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Hassani S, Mousavi M, Gandomi AH. Structural Health Monitoring in Composite Structures: A Comprehensive Review. SENSORS 2021; 22:s22010153. [PMID: 35009695 PMCID: PMC8747674 DOI: 10.3390/s22010153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study presents a comprehensive review of the history of research and development of different damage-detection methods in the realm of composite structures. Different fields of engineering, such as mechanical, architectural, civil, and aerospace engineering, benefit excellent mechanical properties of composite materials. Due to their heterogeneous nature, composite materials can suffer from several complex nonlinear damage modes, including impact damage, delamination, matrix crack, fiber breakage, and voids. Therefore, early damage detection of composite structures can help avoid catastrophic events and tragic consequences, such as airplane crashes, further demanding the development of robust structural health monitoring (SHM) algorithms. This study first reviews different non-destructive damage testing techniques, then investigates vibration-based damage-detection methods along with their respective pros and cons, and concludes with a thorough discussion of a nonlinear hybrid method termed the Vibro-Acoustic Modulation technique. Advanced signal processing, machine learning, and deep learning have been widely employed for solving damage-detection problems of composite structures. Therefore, all of these methods have been fully studied. Considering the wide use of a new generation of smart composites in different applications, a section is dedicated to these materials. At the end of this paper, some final remarks and suggestions for future work are presented.
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- Sahar Hassani
- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad 9177948974, Iran;
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- Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo 2007, Australia
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (A.H.G.)
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- Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo 2007, Australia
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (A.H.G.)
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Pereira PF, de Sousa Picciani PH, Calado V, Tonon RV. Electrical gas sensors for meat freshness assessment and quality monitoring: A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Non-invasive wearable chemical sensors in real-life applications. Anal Chim Acta 2021; 1179:338643. [PMID: 34535258 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2021.338643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Over the past decade, non-invasive wearable chemical sensors have gained tremendous attention in the field of personal health monitoring and medical diagnosis. These sensors provide non-invasive, real-time, and continuous monitoring of targeted biomarkers with more simplicity than the conventional diagnostic approaches. This review primarily describes the substrate materials used for sensor fabrication, sample collection and handling, and analytical detection techniques that are utilized to detect biomarkers in different biofluids. Common substrates including paper, textile, and hydrogel for wearable sensor fabrication are discussed. Principles and applications of colorimetric and electrochemical detection in wearable chemical sensors are illustrated. Data transmission systems enabling wireless communication between the sensor and output devices are also discussed. Finally, examples of different designs of wearable chemical sensors including tattoos, garments, and accessories are shown. Successful development of non-invasive wearable chemical sensors will effectively help users to manage their personal health, predict the potential diseases, and eventually improve the overall quality of life.
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Suhadolnik N, Rozman J, Svete T, Korošak Ž, Atanasijević-Kunc M, Pleteršek A. Phase Detection and Modulation Improvement for Active Load Modulation during Continuous Transmission. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21186155. [PMID: 34577362 PMCID: PMC8472900 DOI: 10.3390/s21186155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The paper covers one of the communication technologies used in wireless sensor networks. We have presented improvements in existing radio frequency identification (RFID) systems to address the problem of the phase selection in active load modulation (ALM). The phase selection affects the interoperability of communication devices and has to be addressed in the design phase of a new tag. A novel transmission method is presented to make the phase selection irrelevant for device interoperability. A second solution is shown to improve the existing system synchronization, which allows operation with arbitrary selected phase. A mathematical analysis of signals present on the antenna was used together with the reference reader model to perform an analysis of proposed improvements. We proved that the proposed transmission method is less affected by phase selection. Furthermore, we demonstrated that existing system improvement allows synchronization and operation at an arbitrarily selected phase despite the continuous transmission and large signal-to-interference ratio.
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- Nejc Suhadolnik
- STMicroelectronics d. o. o., Tehnološki Park 21, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (N.S.); (J.R.); (T.S.); (Ž.K.)
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- STMicroelectronics d. o. o., Tehnološki Park 21, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (N.S.); (J.R.); (T.S.); (Ž.K.)
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- STMicroelectronics d. o. o., Tehnološki Park 21, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (N.S.); (J.R.); (T.S.); (Ž.K.)
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- STMicroelectronics d. o. o., Tehnološki Park 21, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (N.S.); (J.R.); (T.S.); (Ž.K.)
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Tržaška Cesta 25, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Tržaška Cesta 25, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +386-41961342
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Motroni A, Buffi A, Nepa P, Pesi M, Congi A. An Action Classification Method for Forklift Monitoring in Industry 4.0 Scenarios. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:5183. [PMID: 34372420 PMCID: PMC8348595 DOI: 10.3390/s21155183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The I-READ 4.0 project is aimed at developing an integrated and autonomous Cyber-Physical System for automatic management of very large warehouses with a high-stock rotation index. Thanks to a network of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) readers operating in the Ultra-High-Frequency (UHF) band, both fixed and mobile, it is possible to implement an efficient management of assets and forklifts operating in an indoor scenario. A key component to accomplish this goal is the UHF-RFID Smart Gate, which consists of a checkpoint infrastructure based on RFID technology to identify forklifts and their direction of transit. This paper presents the implementation of a UHF-RFID Smart Gate with a single reader antenna with asymmetrical deployment, thus allowing the correct action classification with reduced infrastructure complexity and cost. The action classification method exploits the signal phase backscattered by RFID tags placed on the forklifts. The performance and the method capabilities are demonstrated through an on-site demonstrator in a real warehouse.
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- Andrea Motroni
- Department of Information Engineering, University of Pisa, Via G. Caruso, 56122 Pisa, Italy;
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- Department of Energy, Systems, Territory and Constructions Engineering, University of Pisa, 56122 Pisa, Italy;
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- Department of Information Engineering, University of Pisa, Via G. Caruso, 56122 Pisa, Italy;
- Institute of Electronics, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering (IEIIT), Italian National Research Council (CNR), 10129 Turin, Italy
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- Sofidel SpA, 55016 Porcari, Italy; (M.P.); (A.C.)
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Gawade DR, Ziemann S, Kumar S, Iacopino D, Belcastro M, Alfieri D, Schuhmann K, Anders M, Pigeon M, Barton J, O’Flynn B, Buckley JL. A Smart Archive Box for Museum Artifact Monitoring Using Battery-Less Temperature and Humidity Sensing. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21144903. [PMID: 34300641 PMCID: PMC8309753 DOI: 10.3390/s21144903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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For the first time, this paper reports a smart museum archive box that features a fully integrated wireless powered temperature and humidity sensor. The smart archive box has been specifically developed for microclimate environmental monitoring of stored museum artifacts in cultural heritage applications. The developed sensor does not require a battery and is wirelessly powered using Near Field Communications (NFC). The proposed solution enables a convenient means for wireless sensing with the operator by simply placing a standard smartphone in close proximity to the cardboard archive box. Wireless sensing capability has the advantage of enabling long-term environmental monitoring of the contents of the archive box without having to move and open the box for reading or battery replacement. This contributes to a sustainable preventive conservation strategy and avoids the risk of exposing the contents to the external environment, which may result in degradation of the stored artifacts. In this work, a low-cost and fully integrated NFC sensor has been successfully developed and demonstrated. The developed sensor is capable of wirelessly measuring temperature and relative humidity with a mean error of 0.37 °C and ±0.35%, respectively. The design has also been optimized for low power operation with a measured peak DC power consumption of 900 μW while yielding a 4.5 cm wireless communication range. The power consumption of the NFC sensor is one of the lowest found in the literature. To the author’s knowledge, the NFC sensor proposed in this paper is the first reporting of a smart archive box that is wirelessly powered and uniquely integrated within a cardboard archive box.
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- Dinesh R. Gawade
- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork T12 R5CP, Ireland; (S.K.); (D.I.); (M.B.); (D.A.); (M.P.); (J.B.); (B.O.); (J.L.B.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +353-21-234-6442
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- ZFB Zentrum für Bucherhaltung GmbH, Bücherstraße 1, 04347 Leipzig, Germany; (S.Z.); (K.S.); (M.A.)
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork T12 R5CP, Ireland; (S.K.); (D.I.); (M.B.); (D.A.); (M.P.); (J.B.); (B.O.); (J.L.B.)
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork T12 R5CP, Ireland; (S.K.); (D.I.); (M.B.); (D.A.); (M.P.); (J.B.); (B.O.); (J.L.B.)
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork T12 R5CP, Ireland; (S.K.); (D.I.); (M.B.); (D.A.); (M.P.); (J.B.); (B.O.); (J.L.B.)
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork T12 R5CP, Ireland; (S.K.); (D.I.); (M.B.); (D.A.); (M.P.); (J.B.); (B.O.); (J.L.B.)
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- ZFB Zentrum für Bucherhaltung GmbH, Bücherstraße 1, 04347 Leipzig, Germany; (S.Z.); (K.S.); (M.A.)
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- ZFB Zentrum für Bucherhaltung GmbH, Bücherstraße 1, 04347 Leipzig, Germany; (S.Z.); (K.S.); (M.A.)
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork T12 R5CP, Ireland; (S.K.); (D.I.); (M.B.); (D.A.); (M.P.); (J.B.); (B.O.); (J.L.B.)
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork T12 R5CP, Ireland; (S.K.); (D.I.); (M.B.); (D.A.); (M.P.); (J.B.); (B.O.); (J.L.B.)
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork T12 R5CP, Ireland; (S.K.); (D.I.); (M.B.); (D.A.); (M.P.); (J.B.); (B.O.); (J.L.B.)
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- Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork T12 R5CP, Ireland; (S.K.); (D.I.); (M.B.); (D.A.); (M.P.); (J.B.); (B.O.); (J.L.B.)
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Merazzo KJ, Totoricaguena-Gorriño J, Fernández-Martín E, del Campo FJ, Baldrich E. Smartphone-Enabled Personalized Diagnostics: Current Status and Future Prospects. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11061067. [PMID: 34207908 PMCID: PMC8230325 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11061067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Smartphones are becoming increasingly versatile thanks to the wide variety of sensor and actuator systems packed in them. Mobile devices today go well beyond their original purpose as communication devices, and this enables important new applications, ranging from augmented reality to the Internet of Things. Personalized diagnostics is one of the areas where mobile devices can have the greatest impact. Hitherto, the camera and communication abilities of these devices have been barely exploited for point of care (POC) purposes. This short review covers the recent evolution of mobile devices in the area of POC diagnostics and puts forward some ideas that may facilitate the development of more advanced applications and devices in the area of personalized diagnostics. With this purpose, the potential exploitation of wireless power and actuation of sensors and biosensors using near field communication (NFC), the use of the screen as a light source for actuation and spectroscopic analysis, using the haptic module to enhance mass transport in micro volumes, and the use of magnetic sensors are discussed.
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- Karla Jaimes Merazzo
- Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (K.J.M.); (J.T.-G.); (E.F.-M.)
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- Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (K.J.M.); (J.T.-G.); (E.F.-M.)
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- Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (K.J.M.); (J.T.-G.); (E.F.-M.)
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- Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, 48940 Leioa, Spain; (K.J.M.); (J.T.-G.); (E.F.-M.)
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, 48009 Bilbao, Spain
- Correspondence: (F.J.d.C.); (E.B)
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- Diagnostic Nanotools Group, CIBBIM-Nanomedicine, Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR), Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, 08035 Barcelona, Spain
- Correspondence: (F.J.d.C.); (E.B)
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Narang V, Kuckreja H, Oberoi N, Kaur J, Birdi NK, Mahajan S. Resistance of a novel denture identification system to various assault: An in-vitro study. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2021; 21:180-185. [PMID: 33938868 PMCID: PMC8262432 DOI: 10.4103/jips.jips_24_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Aim Denture marking has been advocated and recommended by many forensic organizations. The prosthodontists can play a significant role in the identification of geriatric population by adopting denture marking as a routine procedure. These stickers are easily readable and can be connected to smartphone devices without the need of specific equipment, store information in variety of ways, and cost-effective.The purpose of this study is to evaluate NFC stickers against physical insult; acid, base, and heat. Settings and Design In-vitro evaluation study. Materials and Methods Denture bases were fabricated, using chemical and heat-cured acrylic resin. NFC stickers were incorporated using postfabrication inclusion method for chemically cured resin base and prefabrication inclusion method for heat-cured acrylic resin base. These bases were subjected to acid, alkali, and thermal insults. Statistical Analysis Used Descriptive statistics. Results Both pre and postfabrication inclusion NFC stickers were capable of withstanding various chemical and thermal assaults. Conclusion NFC stickers could be used as an adjunct to radio frequency identification (RFID) tags for denture identification. NFC stickers appear to be easy to use and more cost-effective than RFID tags.
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- Vishwas Narang
- Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab, Department of Biochemistry, Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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Paper-Based Competitive Immunochromatography Coupled with an Enzyme-Modified Electrode to Enable the Wireless Monitoring and Electrochemical Sensing of Cotinine in Urine. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21051659. [PMID: 33670868 PMCID: PMC7957614 DOI: 10.3390/s21051659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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This paper proposes a combined strategy of using paper-based competitive immunochromatography and a near field communication (NFC) tag for wireless cotinine determination. The glucose oxidase labeled cotinine antibody specifically binds free cotinine in a sample, whereas the unoccupied antibody attached to BSA-cotinine at the test line on a lateral flow strip. The glucose oxidase on the strip and an assistant pad in the presence of glucose generated H2O2 and imposed the Ag oxidation on the modified electrode. This enabled monitoring of immunoreaction by either electrochemical measurement or wireless detection. Wireless sensing was realized for cotinine in the range of 100-1000 ng/mL (R2 = 0.96) in PBS medium. Undiluted urine samples from non-smokers exhibited an Ag-oxidation rate three times higher than the smoker's urine samples. For 1:8 diluted urine samples (smokers), the proposed paper-based competitive immunochromatography coupled with an enzyme-modified electrode differentiated positive and negative samples and exhibited cotinine discrimination at levels higher than 12 ng/mL. This novel sensing platform can potentially be combined with a smartphone as a reader unit.
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Mapping Industry 4.0 Enabling Technologies into United Nations Sustainability Development Goals. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13052560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The emerging of the fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0 (I4.0), from the advancement in several technologies is viewed not only to promote economic growth, but also to enable a greener future. The 2030 Agenda of the United Nations for sustainable development sets out clear goals for the industry to foster the economy, while preserving social well-being and ecological validity. However, the influence of I4.0 technologies on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) has not been conclusively or systematically investigated. By understanding the link between the I4.0 technologies and the SDGs, researchers can better support policymakers to consider the technological advancement in updating and harmonizing policies and strategies in different sectors (i.e., education, industry, and governmental) with the SDGs. To address this gap, academic experts in this paper have investigated the influence of I4.0 technologies on the sustainability targets identified by the UN. Key I4.0 element technologies have been classified to enable a quantitative mapping with the 17 SDGs. The results indicate that the majority of the I4.0 technologies can contribute positively to achieving the UN agenda. It was also found that the effects of the technologies on individual goals varies between direct and strong, and indirect and weak influences. The main insights and lessons learned from the mapping are provided to support future policy.
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Smartphone-Based NFC Potentiostat for Wireless Electrochemical Sensing. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11010392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Most electrochemical sensing requires affordable, portable and easy-to-use electrochemical devices for use in point-of-care testing and resource-limited settings. This work presents the design and evaluates the analytical performance of a near-field communication (NFC) potentiostat, a flat card-sized electrochemical device containing a microchip for electrical analysis and an NFC antenna for smartphone connection. The NFC interface is a wireless connection between the microchip and smartphone to simplify measuring units and make the potentiostat into a passive operated device, running without a battery. The proposed potentiostat can perform the common electrochemical techniques including cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry with a current range and voltage range of ±20 µA and ±0.8 V. The performance of the NFC potentiostat is compared to a commercial benchtop potentiostat using ferricyanide as a standard solution. The results show that the NFC potentiostat is comparable to a commercial benchtop potentiostat for both cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry measurements. The application of the proposed potentiostat is demonstrated by measuring ascorbic acid concentration. As described, the NFC potentiostat, which is compatible with a smartphone, is low-cost, small in size and user-friendly. Thus, the device can be developed for on-site measurement to apply in various fields.
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Kim J. Networks and near-field communication: up-close but far away. Digit Health 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-818914-6.00019-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Very High Bit Rate Near-Field Communication with Low-Interference Coils and Digital Single-Bit Sampling Transceivers for Biomedical Sensor Systems. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20216025. [PMID: 33114024 PMCID: PMC7660340 DOI: 10.3390/s20216025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The evolution of microelectronics increased the information acquired by today’s biomedical sensor systems to an extent where the capacity of low-power communication interfaces becomes one of the central bottlenecks. Hence, this paper mathematically analyzes and experimentally verifies novel coil and transceiver topologies for near-field communication interfaces, which simultaneously allow for high data transfer rates, low power consumption, and reduced interference to nearby wireless power transfer interfaces. Data coil design is focused on presenting two particular topologies which provide sufficient coupling between a reader and a wireless sensor system, but do not couple to an energy coil situated on the same substrate, severely reducing interference between wireless data and energy transfer interfaces. A novel transceiver design combines the approaches of a minimalistic analog front-end with a fully digital single-bit sampling demodulator, in which rectangular binary signals are processed by simple digital circuits instead of sinusoidal signals being conditioned by complex analog mixers and subsequent multi-bit analog-to-digital converters. The concepts are implemented using an analog interface in discrete circuit technology and a commercial low-power field-programmable gate array, yielding a transceiver which supports data rates of up to 6.78 MBit/s with an energy consumption of just 646 pJ/bit in transmitting mode and of 364 pJ/bit in receiving mode at a bit error rate of 2×10−7, being 10 times more energy efficient than any commercial NFC interface and fully implementable without any custom CMOS technology.
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Jin X, Liu C, Xu T, Su L, Zhang X. Artificial intelligence biosensors: Challenges and prospects. Biosens Bioelectron 2020; 165:112412. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2020.112412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Yu H, Sun J. Sweat detection theory and fluid driven methods: A review. NANOTECHNOLOGY AND PRECISION ENGINEERING 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.npe.2020.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Skinner A, Toumpakari Z, Stone C, Johnson L. Future Directions for Integrative Objective Assessment of Eating Using Wearable Sensing Technology. Front Nutr 2020; 7:80. [PMID: 32714939 PMCID: PMC7343846 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2020.00080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Established methods for nutritional assessment suffer from a number of important limitations. Diaries are burdensome to complete, food frequency questionnaires only capture average food intake, and both suffer from difficulties in self estimation of portion size and biases resulting from misreporting. Online and app versions of these methods have been developed, but issues with misreporting and portion size estimation remain. New methods utilizing passive data capture are required that address reporting bias, extend timescales for data collection, and transform what is possible for measuring habitual intakes. Digital and sensing technologies are enabling the development of innovative and transformative new methods in this area that will provide a better understanding of eating behavior and associations with health. In this article we describe how wrist-worn wearables, on-body cameras, and body-mounted biosensors can be used to capture data about when, what, and how much people eat and drink. We illustrate how these new techniques can be integrated to provide complete solutions for the passive, objective assessment of a wide range of traditional dietary factors, as well as novel measures of eating architecture, within person variation in intakes, and food/nutrient combinations within meals. We also discuss some of the challenges these new approaches will bring.
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- Andy Skinner
- School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom.,MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom.,MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom.,Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Wattanapisit A, Teo CH, Wattanapisit S, Teoh E, Woo WJ, Ng CJ. Can mobile health apps replace GPs? A scoping review of comparisons between mobile apps and GP tasks. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2020; 20:5. [PMID: 31906985 PMCID: PMC6945711 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-019-1016-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Background Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) are increasingly being used to perform tasks that are conventionally performed by general practitioners (GPs), such as those involved in promoting health, preventing disease, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and support for health services. This raises an important question: can mobile apps replace GPs? This study aimed to systematically search for and identify mobile apps that can perform GP tasks. Methods A scoping review was carried out. The Google Play Store and Apple App Store were searched for mobile apps, using search terms derived from the UK Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) guideline on GPs’ core capabilities and competencies. A manual search was also performed to identify additional apps. Results The final analysis included 17 apps from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, and 21 apps identified by the manual search. mHealth apps were found to have the potential to replace GPs for tasks such as recording medical history and making diagnoses; performing some physical examinations; supporting clinical decision making and management; assisting in urgent, long-term, and disease-specific care; and health promotion. In contrast, mHealth apps were unable to perform medical procedures, appropriately utilise other professionals, and coordinate a team-based approach. Conclusions This scoping review highlights the functions of mHealth apps that can potentially replace GP tasks. Future research should focus on assessing the performance and quality of mHealth apps in comparison with that of real doctors.
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- Apichai Wattanapisit
- School of Medicine, Walailak University, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. .,Walailak University Hospital, Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Competitive USB-Powered Hand-Held Potentiostat for POC Applications: An HRP Detection Case. SENSORS 2019; 19:s19245388. [PMID: 31817657 PMCID: PMC6960634 DOI: 10.3390/s19245388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Considerable efforts are made to develop Point-of-Care (POC) diagnostic tests. POC devices have the potential to match or surpass conventional systems regarding time, accuracy, and cost, and they are significantly easier to operate by or close to the patient. This strongly depends on the availability of miniaturized measurement equipment able to provide a fast and sensitive response. This paper presents a low-cost, portable, miniaturized USB-powered potentiostat for electrochemical analysis, which has been designed, fabricated, characterized, and tested against three forms of high-cost commercial equipment. The portable platform has a final size of 10.5 × 5.8 × 2.5 cm, a weight of 41 g, and an approximate manufacturing cost of $85 USD. It includes three main components: the power module which generates a stable voltage and a negative supply, the front-end module that comprises a dual-supply potentiostat, and the back-end module, composed of a microcontroller unit and a LabVIEW-based graphic user interface, granting plug-and-play and easy-to-use operation on any computer. The performance of this prototype was evaluated by detecting chronoamperometrically horseradish peroxidase (HRP), the enzymatic label most widely used in electrochemical biosensors. As will be shown, the miniaturized platform detected HRP at concentrations ranging from 0.01 ng·mL−1 to 1 µg·mL−1, with results comparable to those obtained with the three commercial electrochemical systems.
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