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Chemistry, Analytical
Dong Geon Jung, Junyeop Lee, Jin Beom Kwon, Bohee Maeng, Hee Kyung An, Daewoong Jung
Summary: In order to realize portable gas sensor applications, it is necessary to develop hydrogen sulfide (H2S) microsensors that operate at lower voltages with high response, selectivity, stability, and fast response and recovery times. This study proposes tin (IV)-oxide (SnO2)-based H2S microsensors with different geometrically designed embedded micro-heaters, which provide good detection capability at a low operating voltage.
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Polymer Science
Jonam Cho, Gunchul Shin
Summary: Thin-film micro-heaters can be wirelessly operated and are suitable for various wearable devices, improving the performance of gas sensors by increasing detection capabilities and reducing recovery time for carbon monoxide detection.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Chia-Hsu Hsieh, Tsung-Wei Lin, Feng-Renn Juang, I-Yu Huang
Summary: This research develops an ammonia micro-gas sensor using micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. It integrates a suspended micro-heater on the same chip to optimize the operating temperature. The sensor is fabricated through photolithography and thin-film deposition processes. To reduce heat loss, anisotropic wet etching of MEMS technology is used to create a suspension structure. Tungsten trioxide is employed as the sensing film for resistance measurement. The developed micro ammonia sensor has a chip size of 5 mm x 5 mm and exhibits a high sensing response, low detection limit, and small size.
JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Myung Sik Choi, Jihye Ahn, Min Young Kim, Ali Mirzaei, Soon-Mok Choi, Dong Won Chun, Changhyun Jin, Kyu Hyoung Lee
Summary: The crystal structural change of Al-doped SnO2 nanoparticles affects the gas response of the sensor significantly. By optimizing the bonding characteristics and surface area, the sensor shows a greatly improved response to H2S gas. This technique has the potential for application in other semiconducting metal oxides.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Jinwoo Park, Gyuweon Jung, Seongbin Hong, Yujeong Jeong, Wonjun Shin, Donghee Kim, Chayoung Lee, Jong-Ho Lee
Summary: Gas sensors with micro-heaters are widely studied, but the impact of embedded heaters on reliability and gas detection features is not well understood. This study investigates the changes in electrical characteristics and gas sensing performance of an embedded micro-heater. The results show that the degradation of the heater leads to increased power consumption, reduced gas response, and changes in heating efficiency.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyoungwon Park, Jae-Hun Kim, Dustin Vivod, Sungil Kim, Ali Mirzaei, Dirk Zahn, Changkyoo Park, Sang Sub Kim, Marcus Halik
Summary: This study enhanced the sensing capabilities of semiconducting metal oxide-based gas sensors through a new post-modification method, improving gas selectivity; the chemical-affinity-driven interaction between SAM and gas molecules enabled selective gas sensing.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Vo Thanh Duoc, Chu Manh Hung, Hugo Nguyen, Nguyen Van Duy, Nguyen Van Hieu, Nguyen Duc Hoa
Summary: The grafted structures between SnO2 and ZnO nanowires were achieved through a two-step growth process, showing promising sensitivity for NO2 gas sensing.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yoshitake Masuda
Summary: This review focuses on tin oxide nanomaterials, which are actively researched as semiconductor-type gas sensors. The development and applications of novel tin oxide nanomaterials in the past decade are discussed, with a focus on how dimensions and morphology affect sensing performance. The dendritic structure formed by 2D nanosheets connected by crystal growth points towards future sensor development, while the high gas adsorption performance and reactivity of metastable crystal planes provide guidance for future sensor development.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Licheng Zhou, Zhixiang Hu, Peng Wang, Naibo Gao, Bohui Zhai, Meng Ouyang, Guangzu Zhang, Bingbing Chen, Jingting Luo, Shenglin Jiang, Hua-Yao Li, Huan Liu
Summary: The researchers developed a novel strategy to prepare SnO2 quantum wires with different (110) facets ratio, and integrated them into SAW devices to optimize gas sensor performance. The response of the SAW gas sensor was enhanced with a frequency change of 17 kHz, and the response and recovery times were 45 s and 96 s, respectively. The mass loading effect was found to be the responsible mechanism for the superior NO2 gas sensing performances, and the (110) facet of SnO2 was found to be more beneficial for NO2 adsorption.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Meihua Li, Chao Mou, Yunfan Zhang, Xiao Li, Huichao Zhu, Guangfen Wei
Summary: Zn-doped SnO2 nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized by SEM, TEM, XRD, and XPS. The gas-sensitive performance of these nanoparticles was tested, and it was found that 4wt% Zn-doped SnO2 exhibited higher sensitivity, lower operating temperature, and greater stability. Density functional theory calculations were conducted to investigate the possible reasons for the improved sensing performance, including the generation of Schottky junctions and the reduction of adsorption energy.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Naoyoshi Murata, Takuya Suzuki, Yunli Lin, Hiroaki Nitani, Yasuhiro Niwa, Takahiro Wada, Motohiro Uo, Kiyotaka Asakura
Summary: A battery-driven micro electromechanical system (MEMS) gas sensor has been developed for household safety when using natural gas. The sensor shows excellent sensitivity to methane and maintains stability under reaction conditions, ensuring a long lifetime.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yijun Yang, Bohee Maeng, Dong Geon Jung, Junyeop Lee, Yeongsam Kim, JinBeom Kwon, Hee Kyung An, Daewoong Jung
Summary: The study focuses on the performance of SnO2 thin film sensors for H-2 gas, revealing that annealed films exhibit higher response and shorter response time.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Myung Sik Choi, Ali Mirzaei, Han Gil Na, Sangwoo Kim, Dong Eung Kim, Kyu Hyoung Lee, Changhyun Jin, Sun-Woo Choi
Summary: This study proposed a method to enhance the gas sensing properties of metal oxide nanowires by preparing Pd metal catalyst surrounded by SnO2-x with structural defects on the surface of SnO2 nanowires. Gas sensing studies demonstrated the promising effects of this approach, showing the usefulness of significantly enhancing the gas sensing properties.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gyuweon Jung, Yoonki Hong, Seongbin Hong, Dongkyu Jang, Yujeong Jeong, Wonjun Shin, Jinwoo Park, Donghee Kim, Chan Bae Jeong, Dong Uk Kim, Ki Soo Chang, Jong-Ho Lee
Summary: The newly designed FET-type gas sensor platform has higher power efficiency and stability, capable of operating at low power for low-concentration gas detection. By using low thermal conductivity electrode metals and an efficient heat insulating air gap design, the heater temperature is increased and the sensor sensitivity is improved.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sihang Lu, Yuzhu Zhang, Jingyao Liu, Hua-Yao Li, Zhixiang Hu, Xie Luo, Naibo Gao, Bao Zhang, Jianjun Jiang, Aihua Zhong, Jingting Luo, Huan Liu
Summary: Highly sensitive H-2 gas sensors based on porous network of SnO2 nanowires were demonstrated in this study, with improved performance and shortened response/recovery time after Pd doping. The superb sensitivity of the sensor was credited to the ultrathin SnO2 nanowires network structure and the catalytic activity of Pd.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hyung Ju Park, Wan-Joong Kim, Hyung-Kun Lee, Dae-Sik Lee, Jong-Ho Shin, Yongseok Jun, Yong Ju Yun
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2018)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yong Ju Yun, Do Yeob Kim, Won G. Hong, Dong Han Ha, Yongseok Jun, Hyung-Kun Lee
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
S. E. Moon, J. H. Kim, J. P. Im, J. Lee, S. Y. Im, S. H. Hong, S. Y. Kang, S. M. Yoon
JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY
(2018)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
S. E. Moon, J. Kim, S. -M. Lee, J. Lee, J. P. Im, J. H. Kim, S. Y. Im, E. B. Jeon, B. Kwon, H. Kim, J. -S. Kim
JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jaewoo Lee, Jong-Pil Im, Jeong-Hun Kim, Sol-Yee Lim, Seung-Eon Moon
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Dae-Hong Min, Seung Youl Kang, Seung-Eon Moon, Sung-Min Yoon
IEEE ELECTRON DEVICE LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jae Eun Lee, Do Yeob Kim, Hyung-Kun Lee, Hyung Ju Park, Ahyeon Ma, Sung-Yool Choi, Dae-Sik Lee
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Won Taek Jung, Jun Woo Jeon, Hyun-Seok Jang, Do Yeob Kim, Hyung-Kun Lee, Byung Hoon Kim
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ahyeon Ma, Hyung Ju Park, Jong Hyeok Seo, Kyu Yeon Jang, Hyung Kun Lee, Do Yeob Kim, Jae Eun Lee, Ki Min Nam, Dae-Sik Lee
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Choon-Sang Park, Do Yeob Kim, Eun Young Jung, Hyo Jun Jang, Gyu Tae Bae, Jae Young Kim, Bhum Jae Shin, Hyung-Kun Lee, Heung-Sik Tae
Summary: A novel method for directly depositing nanostructured conducting porous polythiophene films on substrates at room temperature is proposed, showing fast deposition rate and high sensitivity. Comparison between pure and iodine-doped PTh films was conducted to demonstrate the effects of iodine doping, and the NO2-sensing properties of the iodine-doped PTh films-based gas sensors were investigated. The proposed approach allows simultaneous synthesis of sensing materials and fabrication of gas sensors.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gyu Tae Bae, Jae Young Kim, Do Yeob Kim, Eun Young Jung, Hyo Jun Jang, Choon-Sang Park, Hyeseung Jang, Dong Ho Lee, Hyung-Kun Lee, Heung-Sik Tae
Summary: The pin-to-liquid DBD reactor utilizes water as a dielectric barrier for stable and effective treatment of aqueous solutions, showing promising performance in decomposing phosphorus compounds. It could be a standard pretreatment method for decomposing phosphorus compounds in water, comparable to thermochemical pretreatment methods.
Article
Polymer Science
Do Yeob Kim, Dong Gyu Kim, Bongjin Jeong, Young Il Kim, Jungseok Heo, Hyung-Kun Lee
Summary: In this paper, a luminescent coordination polymer particle (CPP) that can selectively and sensitively respond to phosphate ions in an aquatic ecosystem is reported. The CPPs, embedded into membranes for reuse, exhibit consistent luminescence signals in different pH ranges. The practical application of the sensor is confirmed by detecting phosphate in actual environmental samples.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dionisio V. Del Orbe, Hyung Ju Park, Myung-Joon Kwack, Hyung-Kun Lee, Do Yeob Kim, Jung Gweon Lim, Inkyu Park, Minji Sohn, Soo Lim, Dae-Sik Lee
Summary: Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases, and it is important to develop portable devices to monitor exercise-induced fat burn in real time for weight management. In this study, a compact breath analyzer was developed for convenient and noninvasive estimation of fat burning, which showed a high level of accuracy using a machine learning algorithm.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Bongjin Jeong, Jin Seong Oh, Do Yeob Kim, Dong Gyu Kim, Young Il Kim, Jungseok Heo, Hyung-Kun Lee
Summary: Phosphorus is an important nutrient in aquatic habitats, but it can also inhibit growth in aquatic ecosystems and contribute to environmental issues. Rapid phosphorus detection is of growing interest for water resource management and protection. A new ionophore based on a biomimetic nicotinamide functional group, combined with a silicone rubber ion-selective electrode membrane, showed efficient and selective detection of phosphate ions.
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Do Yeob Kim, Young Jae Im, Joho Yun, Choon-Sang Park, Gyu Tae Bae, Heung-Sik Tae, Hyung-Kun Lee
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mengmeng Guo, Na Luo, Yueling Bai, Zhenggang Xue, Qingmin Hu, Jiaqiang Xu
Summary: A porous heterostructure WO3-C/In2O3 was designed and prepared for a miniature H2 sensor, which showed higher response value, lower operating temperature, fast response-recovery speed, and low limit of detection.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Feng Hu, Hui Hu, Yuting Li, Xiaohui Wang, Xiaowen Shi
Summary: Arsenic contamination in water bodies is a significant health risk. This study developed a chitosan-catechol modified electrode for rapid and accurate detection of trace amounts of arsenic. The modified electrode demonstrated good detection capability and resistance to ionic interference, making it suitable for in situ detection.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Yantao Zhang, Qian Liu, Tao Tian, Chunhua Xu, Pengli Yang, Lianju Ma, Yi Hou, Hui Zhou, Yongjun Gan
Summary: In this study, a lysosome-targeting buffering fluorogenic probe (Lyso-BFP) was designed and synthesized, demonstrating excellent photostability, pH specificity, and responsiveness to lysosomal acidification in living cells. The performance of Lyso-BFP in pH sensing was attributed to the inhibition of the photo-induced electron transfer process. Lyso-BFP allowed for wash-free imaging and long-term real-time monitoring of lysosome pH changes based on its off-on fluorescence behavior and buffer strategy.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wei Cai, Wenbo Sun, Jiayue Wang, Xiaokui Huo, Xudong Cao, Xiangge Tian, Xiaochi Ma, Lei Feng
Summary: In this study, a near-infrared fluorescent probe HCBG was developed for imaging of alpha-GLC. HCBG exhibited excellent selectivity and sensitivity towards alpha-GLC in complex bio-samples, and showed good cell permeability for in situ real-time imaging. Through the high-throughput screening system established by HCBG, a natural alpha-GLC inhibitor was successfully isolated and identified. This study provides a novel fluorescence visualization tool for discovering and exploring the biological functions of diabetes-related gut microbiota, and a high-throughput screening approach for alpha-GLC inhibitor.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Trey W. Pittman, Xi Zhang, Chamindie Punyadeera, Charles S. Henry
Summary: Heart failure is a growing epidemic and a significant clinical and public health problem. Researchers have developed a portable and affordable diagnostic device for heart failure that can be used at the point-of-care, providing a valid alternative to current diagnostics approaches.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Anders O. Tjell, Barbara Jud, Roland Schaller-Ammann, Torsten Mayr
Summary: An optical hydrogen peroxide sensor based on catalytic degradation and the detection of produced oxygen is presented. The sensor offers higher resolution and better sensitivity at lower H2O2 concentrations. By removing O2 from the sample solution, a more sensitive O2 sensor can be used for measurement. The sensor has been successfully applied in a flow-through cell to measure H2O2 concentration in different flow rates.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Seong Jae Kim, Ji-hun Jeong, Gaabhin Ryu, Yoon Sick Eom, Sanha Kim
Summary: Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) is a high-sensitivity, label-free detection method with various analytical applications. Researchers have developed a hydrophobic SERS substrate based on engineered carbon nanotube arrays (CNT-SERS) and studied the role of structural design at both micro and nanoscales. The substrate demonstrated controlled self-enrichment capability and enhanced sensitivity, with a significant increase in the SERS signal. The study also proposed a theoretical model and a concentration strategy inspired by plants for analyte deposition on microarrays.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dan Zhao, Renjun Jiang, Xiaoqiang Liu, Subbiah Alwarappan
Summary: In this study, a novel ternary composite material was constructed by assembling cerium vanadate nanorods on reduced graphene oxide-microcrystalline cellulose nanosheets, and it was used for real-time monitoring of the concentration of superoxide anions in vivo. The ternary composite showed excellent conductivity, large surface area, and abundant active sites, leading to a wider linear range, high sensitivity, low detection limit, and fast response time for superoxide anion detection.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tengfei Wang, Liwen Wang, Guang Wu, Dating Tian
Summary: In this study, a covalent organic framework material TaTp-COF with porous and uniform spheres was successfully prepared via hydrothermal reaction, and it was found to significantly enhance the aggregation-induced emission (AIE) of berberine. The unique emission properties of berberine on TaTp-COF were studied and utilized for the sensitive detection of berberine.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lin Li, Yilei Ding, Lei Xu, Shuoran Chen, Guoliang Dai, Pengju Han, Lixin Lu, Changqing Ye, Yanlin Song
Summary: In this study, a novel TTI based on a ratiometric fluorescent nanosensor is designed, which has the advantages of high accuracy and low cost. Experimental and theoretical investigations confirm its pH responsiveness and demonstrate its good sensitivity and reliability. By monitoring the total volatile basic nitrogen, this TTI can accurately predict food spoilage and can be adaptively modified for different types of food. The TTI based on this nanosensor enables visual monitoring of food quality.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Fangju Chen, Xueting Wang, Wei Chen, Chenwen Shao, Yong Qian
Summary: Lung cancer is the second most common malignant tumor worldwide. Drug resistance in lung cancer leads to treatment failure and recurrence in majority of patients. This study developed a fluorescent prodrug that can be activated in cancer cells to release drugs, and its signal can be tracked by imaging. It shows a unique autophagy-driven ferroptosis effect, indicating its potential for targeting drug-resistant cancer cells.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Weichao Li, Qiming Yuan, Zhangcheng Xia, Xiaoxue Ma, Lifang He, Ling Jin, Xiangfeng Chu, Kui Zhang
Summary: This study developed a high-performance gas sensor for formaldehyde detection by modifying ZnSnO3 with ZnO QDs and SnO2 QDs. The modified sensor showed improved sensing response and lower working temperature. The presence of ZnO QDs formed rich heterojunctions, increased surface area, and provided oxygen deficiency for formaldehyde sensing reaction, thus enhancing the sensor performance. This research provides an alternative method to enhance the sensing properties of MOS by QDs modification.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Joung-Il Moon, Eun Jung Choi, Younju Joung, Jin-Woo Oh, Sang-Woo Joo, Jaebum Choo
Summary: A novel nanoplasmonic substrate was developed for biomedical applications, which showed strong hot spots for detecting biomarkers at low concentrations. The substrate, called AuNPs@M13, was made by immobilizing 60 nm gold nanoparticles onto the surface of an M13 bacteriophage scaffold. It demonstrated higher sensitivity and lower limit of detection compared to commercially available assays.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Ning Li, Ya Zhang, Ying Xu, Xiaofang Liu, Jian Chen, Mei Yang, Changjun Hou, Danqun Huo
Summary: The molecular subtype of breast cancer guides treatment and drug selection. Invasive tests can promote cancer cell metastasis, so the development of high-performance, low-cost diagnostic tools for cancer prognosis is crucial. Liquid biopsy techniques enable noninvasive, real-time, dynamic, multicomponent, quantitative, and long-term observations at the cellular, genetic, and molecular levels. A Cu-Zr metal-organic framework (MOF) nanoenzyme with monatomic Cu attachment has been synthesized and proven to have high catalytic performance. The sensor constructed using this nanoenzyme shows potential for accurate classification of breast cancer serum samples.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Jeongmin Kim, Hyemin Kim, Seunghyun Park, Hyeonaug Hong, Yong Jae Kim, Jiyong Lee, Jaeho Kim, Seung-Woo Cho, Wonhyoung Ryu
Summary: This study presents a method to fabricate independently functioning microneedle (MN) electrodes with narrow intervals for high precision electrochemical sensing. The optimized mixture of photocurable polymer and single-wall carbon nanotubes was used to mold single composite MNs, which were then attached to pre-patterned electrodes. Plasma etching and electropolymerization were performed to enhance the electrochemical activity, and Prussian blue and glucose oxidase were electrodeposited on the MNs for glucose detection. The MN electrodes showed good sensitivity and linearity, and the feasibility of glucose detection was demonstrated in an in vivo mouse study.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2024)