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Chapter 1 Carbon-Nanotube-Based Sensors |
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1.2 Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes |
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1.3 Relevant Physical Characteristics of Carbon Nanotubes |
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1.4 Chemical Sensors and MEMS-Based Nanotube Sensors |
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1.4.1 Individual CNT Chemical Sensors |
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1.4.2 CNT Network/Film-Based Chemical Sensors |
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1.4.3 CNT Array-Based Gas Sensors |
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1.4.4 Metal-Nanoparticle-Modified CNT Sensors |
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1.4.5 Polymer-Functionalized CNT Chemical Sensors |
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1.4.6 CNT-Templated Materials for Gas Sensors |
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12 | (2) |
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1.4.7 MEMS Sensors Using CNTs |
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14 | (1) |
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1.5 Biosensors, Drug Delivery, and Bioimaging |
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1.5.1 Biosensing Studies with Isolated CNTs |
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1.5.2 Biosensing Using CNT Composites and Arrays |
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1.5.3 CNTs for Drug Delivery and Bioimaging Studies |
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1.6 Conclusions and Outlook |
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Chapter 2 Carbon-Nanotube-Based Fluidic Shear-Stress Sensors |
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2.1 Overview of Carbon Nanotube Sensors |
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32 | (1) |
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2.2 Types of Shear-Stress Sensors |
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33 | (4) |
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33 | (1) |
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2.2.2 Indirect Measurement |
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2.3 Operating Principle of the CNT Sensor Shear-Stress Sensor |
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2.4 Dielectrophoretic Batch Manipulation of CNTs |
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2.4.1 Theoretical Background |
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2.4.2 Manipulation of CNTs |
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2.5 Integrated SWCNT Sensors in Micro-Wind Tunnel for Airflow Shear-Stress Measurement |
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2.5.1 Experimental Details |
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2.5.1.1 Fabrication Process of the Integrated CNT Sensor Chip |
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2.5.1.2 Experimental Setup |
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2.5.2 Results and Discussions |
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2.5.2.1 Characteristics of SWCNTs |
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2.5.2.2 Sensor Response Toward Airflow Inside a Micro-Wind Tunnel |
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2.6 Ultralow-Powered EG-CNT Sensors for Aqueous Shear-Stress Measurement in Microfluidic Systems |
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51 | (13) |
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2.6.1 Experimental Details |
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2.6.1.1 Sensor Design and Fabrication |
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2.6.1.2 Experimental Setup |
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2.6.2 Results and Discussions |
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2.6.2.1 Characteristics of EG-CNTs |
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2.6.2.2 Sensor Sensitivity |
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2.6.2.3 Thermal Dissipation Principle |
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2.6.2.4 Transient Heat Transfer under Nature Convection |
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2.6.2.5 Dynamic Response under Forced Convection |
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2.7 Comparison of Different Shear-Stress Sensors |
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64 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 Nanomechanical Cantilever Sensors: Theory and Applications |
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3.3 Preparation of Microcantilever Sensors |
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3.3.2 Surface Functionalization Techniques |
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3.4.2 Piezoresistive/Piezoelectric |
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3.5 Biosensing Applications |
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85 | (6) |
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3.6.1 Industry: Gas/Vapor Sensors |
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85 | (1) |
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3.6.2 Defense: Explosives |
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86 | (4) |
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3.6.4 Theoretical Analysis of Sensitivity |
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Chapter 4 Protein Thin Films: Sensing Elements for Sensors |
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4.1.1 Layer-by-Layer Films of Proteins |
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4.1.1.1 Introduction to the LbL Self-Assembly Technique |
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4.1.1.2 General Assembly Procedure |
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4.1.1.3 LbL Protein Films: General Aspects |
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4.1.1.4 Techniques for the Characterization of LbL Films |
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4.1.1.5 Protein-Containing LbL Films for Biosensor Applications |
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110 | (6) |
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4.1.1.6 Sensoric-LbL Micro/Nanocapsules |
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4.2 Langmuir-Blodgett Films of Proteins |
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4.2.1 Introduction to Protein LB Films |
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4.2.2 Monolayers at the Air/Water Interface |
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4.2.3 Specific Features of the Proteins in LB Films |
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4.2.4 Fromherz Trough as a Tool for Protein-Containing LB Film Formation |
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4.2.5 Protein-Containing LB Films for Biosensor Applications |
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4.2.5.1 Antibody-Containing LB Films |
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4.2.5.2 Enzyme-Containing LB Films |
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138 | (2) |
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4.2.5.3 DNA-Containing Monolayers and LB Films |
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140 | (2) |
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Chapter 5 FRET-Based Nanosensors for Intracellular Glucose Monitoring |
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5.2 Detection of Intracellular Glucose within Living Cells |
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5.2.1 Nonfluorescent Sensors for Detecting Glucose within Living Cells |
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170 | (1) |
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5.2.2 Fluorescent Sensors for Nondestructive Measuring of Glucose |
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171 | (3) |
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5.2.3 FRET Nanosensors for Visualization of Glucose within Living Cells |
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Chapter 6 Noble Metal Nanoparticles as Colorimetric Probes for Biological Analysis |
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184 | (1) |
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185 | (5) |
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6.2.1 Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance of Noble Metal Nanoparticles |
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185 | (2) |
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6.2.2 Colloidal Stabilization |
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187 | (1) |
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6.2.3 Control of Nanoparticles Aggregation and Dispersion in Colorimetric Assays |
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188 | (1) |
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6.2.4 Quantification of Nanoparticle Aggregation and Dispersion |
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189 | (1) |
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6.3 Colorimetric Assays for Various Analyte Species and Biological Processes |
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190 | (16) |
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190 | (3) |
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6.3.2 Aptamers and Their Targets |
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193 | (4) |
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6.3.3 DNA Binders---Drug, Metal Ion, and Protein |
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6.3.4 Enzymatic Phosphorylation and Dephosphorylation |
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6.3.5 Enzymatic Cleavage of Nucleic Acids |
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6.3.5.1 DNA Cleavage by Endonucleases |
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6.3.5.2 DNAzyme Cleavage for Metal Sensing |
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6.4 Conclusion and Future Perspectives |
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Chapter 7 Optical Capillary Sensors for Intelligent Classification of Microfluidic Samples |
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Michael L. Korwin-Pawlowski |
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7.2 Operating Principles and Construction Aspects of the Optical Capillary Head |
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7.2.1 General Description of the Sensor System |
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7.2.2 The Measurement Cycle of the Capillary Sensor |
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7.2.2.1 Filling the Short Section of the Capillary with the Analyzed Liquid |
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7.2.2.2 Local Heating of the Liquid in the Capillary to Generate a Transient Response |
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7.2.2.3 Introduction of the Optical Signal to the Short Capillaries Filled with Liquid |
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7.2.2.4 Signal Detection in Optical Capillary Sensors |
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224 | (3) |
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7.3 Examination of Liquids Using Optical Capillary Sensors |
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7.3.1 Examination of Chemical Liquids |
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227 | (4) |
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7.3.2 Examination of Biofuels |
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7.3.2.1 The Design of the Dedicated Sensor Head |
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7.3.2.2 Classification of Biofuel Mixtures |
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7.3.3 Examination of Milk |
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Chapter 8 Future Healthcare: Bioinformatics, Nano-Sensors, and Emerging Innovations |
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Shoumen Palit Austin Datta |
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248 | (2) |
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8.3.1 Existing Electronic Medical Records Systems |
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253 | (4) |
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8.3.2 Changing the Dynamics of Medical Data and Information Flow |
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8.3.3 Data Acquired through Remote Monitoring and Wireless Sensor Network |
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8.3.4 Innovation in Wireless Remote Monitoring and the Emergence of Nano-Butlers |
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8.4 Innovation Space: Molecular Semantics |
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8.4.1 Molecular Semantics is about Structure Recognition |
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8.5.1 Potential for Massive Growth of Service Industry in Healthcare |
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8.5.2 Back to Basics Approach is Key to Stimulate Convergence |
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8.6 Temporary Conclusion: Abundance of Data Yet Starved for Knowledge? |
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