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- Ieva, Eliana, et al.
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Au Nanoparticles as Gate Material for NOx Field Effect Capacitive Sensors
- 2008
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In: Sensor letters. - : American Scientific Publishers. - 1546-198X .- 1546-1971. ; 6:4, s. 577-584
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) are electrochemically synthesized in the presence of tetra-alkylammonium stabilizers and used as active element in Field Effect capacitive gas sensors. Before use, the sensing area is treated by a relatively mild annealing procedure aimed to partially remove the organic stabilizer without loosing the nano-structured character of the particles. Both pristine and annealed materials have been subjected to a spectroscopic and morphological characterization (by means of UV-Vis, XPS, TEM, SEM techniques). Preliminary results on the application of AuNPs as gate material for NO, sensing are reported. The sensor is able to detect NO, with appreciable selectivity and low response towards the other tested gases (C3H6, CO, H-2, NH3).
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- Buchholt, Kristina, 1978-, et al.
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Electrochemically Synthesised Pd- and Au-nanoparticles as sensing layers in NOx-sensitive field effect devices
- 2008
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In: Smart Sensors and Sensing Technology. - Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer. - 9783540795896 - 9783540795902 ; , s. 63-75
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- An environmental pollutant of great concern is NOx (nitrogen monoxide and nitrogen dioxide). Here we report the utilisation of electrochemically synthesised gold and palladium nanoparticles as catalytically active gate material on gas sensitive field effect sensor devices. The synthesised nanoparticles have been characterised by TEM and XPS, and the morphology of the thermally treated nanostructured sensing layers has been investigated using SEM and XPS. Measurements on the gas response of the palladium as well as the gold nanoparticle sensors towards a number of analytes found in automotive gas exhausts were performed and their response patterns were compared. The initial gas response measurements show interesting sensing properties for both the gold and the palladium nanoparticle sensors towards NOx detection.
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- Ieva, Eliana, 1979-, et al.
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Gold Nanoparticle Sensors For Environmental Pollutant Monitoring
- 2007
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In: Proceedings of the 2007 2nd IEEE International Workshop on Advances in Sensors and Interfaces, June 26-27, 2007 Bari, Italy. - : IEEE. - 9781424412457 - 9781424412457 ; , s. 1-4
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) have been synthesised using a sacrificial anode electrolysis in the presence of tetra-alkyl-ammonium halides, employed as cationic stabilizers. Catalytic NPs have been then deposited on top of Field Effect (FE) gas sensing devices and subjected to mild annealing procedures. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) shows that the NP average core diameter is around 5 nm. X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) have been applied to the surface characterization of the annealed NP films used as active sensing layers. Morphological and spectroscopic results demonstrate that the annealed inorganic nano-clusters are finely dispersed and maintain a metallic oxidation state. Au-NPs can be proficiently employed as gate material in Si-Field Effect Gas Sensors. Preliminary results show interesting selectivity and sensitivity sensing features towards NOx detection.
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- Torsi, Luisa, et al.
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Organic thin-film transistors for inorganic substance monitoring
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In: Organic electronics in Sensors and Biotechnology. - New York : McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. - 9780071596756 ; , s. 51-91
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Book chapter (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Develop high-performance, field-deployable organic semiconductor-based biological, chemical, and physical sensor arrays using the comprehensive information contained in this definitive volume. Organic Electronics in Sensors and Biotechnology presents state-of-the-art technology alongside real-world applications and ongoing R & D.Learn about light, temperature, and pressure monitors, integrated flexible pyroelectric sensors, sensing of organic and inorganic compounds, and design of compact photoluminescent sensors. You will also get full details on organic lasers, organic electronics in memory elements, disease and pathogen detection, and conjugated polymers for advancing cellular biology.Monitor organic and inorganic compounds with OFETsCharacterize organic materials using impedance spectroscopyWork with organic LEDs, photodetectors, and photovoltaic cellsForm flexible pyroelectric sensors integrated with OFETsBuild PL-based chemical and biological sensing modules and arraysDesign organic semiconductor lasers and memory elementsUse luminescent conjugated polymers as optical biosensorsDeploy polymer-based switches and ion pumps at the microfluidic level
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- Silver Karcioglu, Amanda L., et al.
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Emerging Imaging Technologies for Parathyroid Gland Identification and Vascular Assessment in Thyroid Surgery : A Review from the American Head and Neck Society Endocrine Surgery Section
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In: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. - : American Medical Association (AMA). - 2168-6181. ; 149:3, s. 253-260
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Importance: Identification and preservation of parathyroid glands (PGs) remain challenging despite advances in surgical techniques. Considerable morbidity and even mortality result from hypoparathyroidism caused by devascularization or inadvertent removal of PGs. Emerging imaging technologies hold promise to improve identification and preservation of PGs during thyroid surgery. Observation: This narrative review (1) comprehensively reviews PG identification and vascular assessment using near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) - both label free and in combination with indocyanine green - based on a comprehensive literature review and (2) offers a manual for possible implementation these emerging technologies in thyroid surgery. Conclusions and Relevance: Emerging technologies hold promise to improve PG identification and preservation during thyroidectomy. Future research should address variables affecting the degree of fluorescence in NIRAF, standardization of signal quantification, definitions and standardization of parameters of indocyanine green injection that correlate with postoperative PG function, the financial effect of these emerging technologies on near-term and longer-term costs, the adoption learning curve and effect on surgical training, and long-term outcomes of key quality metrics in adequately powered randomized clinical trials evaluating PG preservation.
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