ECS sensors plusPub Date : 2023-11-10DOI: 10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d6
Kunal Singh, Ajit Khosla, Shilpa Gupta
{"title":"Perspective—Five Sensor-Centric Grand Challenges in Soft Robotics","authors":"Kunal Singh, Ajit Khosla, Shilpa Gupta","doi":"10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d6","url":null,"abstract":"Soft robotics, offering precise actions in complex environments, stands at the brink of transformative advancements across diverse fields. To realize this potential, the field must address five key challenges: creation of soft power and control mechanisms, emphasis on sustainability, cultivation of advanced intelligence, and the imperative for standardization. This perspective argues for solutions grounded in sensory feedback systems, aiming to fortify the foundation of soft robotics, ensure its sustainability, enhance adaptability in robot intelligence, and set the stage for scalable robot production. Addressing these challenges, we aim to pave the way for a more inclusive era of soft robotic technology.","PeriodicalId":72870,"journal":{"name":"ECS sensors plus","volume":"64 23","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135091303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ECS sensors plusPub Date : 2023-11-02DOI: 10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d8
Zoe Bradley, David Cunningham, Nikhil Bhalla
{"title":"Refractive Index-Modulated LSPR Sensing in 20-120 nm Gold and Silver Nanoparticles: A Simulation Study","authors":"Zoe Bradley, David Cunningham, Nikhil Bhalla","doi":"10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d8","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) based sensing has been a simple and cost-effective way to measure local refractive index changes. LSPR materials exhibit fascinating properties that have significant implications for various bio/chemical sensing applications. In many of these applications, the focus has traditionally been on analyzing the intensity of the reflected or transmitted signals in terms of the refractive index of the surrounding medium. However, limited simulation work is conducted on investigating the refractive index sensitivity of LSPR materials. Within this context, here we simulate the refractive index sensing properties of spherical gold (Au) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles ranging from 20-120 nm diameter within 1.0 to 1.50 refractive index units (RIU). After analyzing the peak optical efficiency and peak wavelength, we report the sensing performance of these materials in terms of sensitivity, linearity and figure of merit (FOM). Overall, our observations have revealed greatest FOM values for the smallest sized nanoparticles, a FOM of 6.6 for 20 nm AuNPs and 11.9 for 20 nm AgNPs with refractive index of 1.","PeriodicalId":72870,"journal":{"name":"ECS sensors plus","volume":"11 S1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135875390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ECS sensors plusPub Date : 2023-11-02DOI: 10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d5
Shirlley E. Martínez Tolibia, Andrés Galdámez-Martínez, Rafael A. Salinas, Ateet Dutt
{"title":"Anticipating Challenges in Optical Nanobiosensors for Global Detection of Respiratory Viruses and Emerging Threats","authors":"Shirlley E. Martínez Tolibia, Andrés Galdámez-Martínez, Rafael A. Salinas, Ateet Dutt","doi":"10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d5","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The unprecedented SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has opened huge opportunities for nanostructure-based biosensors focused on timely detection of emerging respiratory viruses, where challenges must address actions for fast response and massive application. Accordingly, we present a comprehensive perspective covering critical aspects of nanomaterials, biofunctionalization strategies, and bioreceptors engineering to increase accuracy, emphasizing optical nanobiosensors. The first biosensing prototype performance reveals the need to consider crucial factors for improvement, such as handling detection in complex matrices, standardization for commercial purposes, portability, integration with artificial intelligence, sustainability, and economic feasibility. By achieving these goals, biosensors would foster a prepared global healthcare landscape.","PeriodicalId":72870,"journal":{"name":"ECS sensors plus","volume":"11 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135875392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ECS sensors plusPub Date : 2023-11-02DOI: 10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d4
Keren Zhou, Vinay Kammarchedu, Aida Ebrahimi
{"title":"Direct Laser-Functionalized Au-LIG Sensors for Real-time Electrochemical Monitoring of Response of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms to Antibiotics","authors":"Keren Zhou, Vinay Kammarchedu, Aida Ebrahimi","doi":"10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d4","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is a phenazine-producing pathogen recognized for its biofilm-mediated antibiotic resistance, showing up to 1000 times higher resistance than planktonic cells. In particular, it is shown that a phenazine called pyocyanin promotes antibiotic tolerance in P. aeruginosa cultures by upregulating efflux pumps and inducing biofilm formation. Therefore, real-time study of phenazine production in response to antibiotics could offer new insights for early detection and management of infection. Toward this goal, this work demonstrates real-time monitoring of P. aeruginosa colony biofilms challenged by antibiotics using electrochemical sensors based on direct laser functionalization of laser induced graphene (LIG) with gold (Au) nanostructures. Specifically, two routes for functionalization of LIG electrodes with Au-containing solutions are studied: electroless deposition and direct laser functionalization (E-Au/LIG and L-Au/LIG). While both methods show comparable sensitivity (1.276 vs 1.205 µA/µM), E-Au/LIG has bactericidal effects which makes it unsuitable as a sensor material. The effect of antibiotics (gentamicin as a model drug) on the production rate of phenazines before (i.e., in planktonic phase) or after biofilm formation is studied. The sensor data confirms that the P. aeruginosa biofilms are at least 100 times more tolerant to the antibiotic than planktonic cells.","PeriodicalId":72870,"journal":{"name":"ECS sensors plus","volume":"12 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135875582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ECS sensors plusPub Date : 2023-11-02DOI: 10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d7
Kamil Reza Khondakar, Matin Ataei Kachouei, Frank Efe Efe Erukainure, Md. Azahar Ali
{"title":"Review—Prospects in Cancer Diagnosis: Exosome-Chip for Liquid Biopsy","authors":"Kamil Reza Khondakar, Matin Ataei Kachouei, Frank Efe Efe Erukainure, Md. Azahar Ali","doi":"10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2754-2726/ad08d7","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract A liquid biopsy combined with an exosome chip is an important detection tool for early cancer diagnosis. Exosomes have a crucial function in the exchange of information between cells and are present in biological fluids. Exosome chips are microfluidic devices designed to isolate, capture, and analyze exosomes for analysis of patient samples. These offer on-chip detection, high-throughput analysis, and multiplex measurements. Such chips can integrate with electrochemical and optical detectors, and mass spectrometry enabling comprehensive studies of diseases. This perspective will cover the outlook on chip-based diagnostics for liquid biopsy, detection, and isolation of exosomes to support cancer diagnostics.","PeriodicalId":72870,"journal":{"name":"ECS sensors plus","volume":"12 6","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135875578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ECS sensors plusPub Date : 2023-10-26DOI: 10.1149/2754-2726/ad0736
Kannan Ramaiyan, Lok-kun Tsui, Eric L Brosha, Cortney Kreller, Joseph Stetter, Tamara Russ, Winncy Du, D Peaslee, Gary W. Hunter, Jennifer Xu, Darby Makel, Fernando Garzon, Rangachary Mukundan
{"title":"Recent Developments in Sensor Technologies for Enabling the Hydrogen Economy","authors":"Kannan Ramaiyan, Lok-kun Tsui, Eric L Brosha, Cortney Kreller, Joseph Stetter, Tamara Russ, Winncy Du, D Peaslee, Gary W. Hunter, Jennifer Xu, Darby Makel, Fernando Garzon, Rangachary Mukundan","doi":"10.1149/2754-2726/ad0736","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2754-2726/ad0736","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Efforts to create a sustainable hydrogen economy are gaining momentum as governments all over the world are investing in hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and delivery technologies to develop a hydrogen infrastructure. This involves transporting hydrogen in gaseous or liquid form or using carrier gases such as methane, ammonia, or mixtures of methane and hydrogen. Hydrogen is a colorless, odorless gas and can easily leak into the atmosphere leading to economic loss and safety concerns. Therefore, deployment of robust low-cost sensors for various scenarios involving hydrogen is of paramount importance. Here, we review some recent developments in hydrogen sensors for applications such as leak detection, safety, and process monitoring in production, transport, and use scenarios. The status of methane and ammonia sensors is covered due to their important role in hydrogen production and transportation using existing natural gas and ammonia infrastructure. This review further provides an overview of existing commercial hydrogen sensors and also addresses the potential for hydrogen as an interferent gas for currently used sensors. This review can help developers and users make informed decisions about how to drive hydrogen sensor technology forward and to incorporate hydrogen sensors into the various hydrogen deployment projects in the coming decade.","PeriodicalId":72870,"journal":{"name":"ECS sensors plus","volume":"3 10","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134907539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enabling Smart Agriculture through Sensor-Integrated Microfluidic Chip to Monitor Nutrient Uptake in Plants","authors":"vivek kamat, Vagheeswari Venkadesh, Lamar Burton, Krishnaswamy Jayachandran, Shekhar Bhansali","doi":"10.1149/2754-2726/ad024e","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2754-2726/ad024e","url":null,"abstract":"The soil microenvironment greatly influences a plant’s ability to absorb nutrients and germinate. Sensing these changes in soil medium is critical to understand plant nutrient requirements. Soil being dynamic represents changes in nutrient content, element mobility, texture, water-holding capacity, and microbiota which affects the nutrient levels. These minor changes affect the plant in early growth and development and studying these changes has always been challenging. Microfluidics provides a platform to study nutrient availability and exchange in small volumes of liquid or media resembling plant microenvironments. Here, we have developed a novel microfluidic chip-embedded molecular imprinted sensor for sensing nitrate and phosphate in the media. For data acquisition and recording we have implemented a potentiostat controlled via a microcontroller allowing data storage and transfer via a long-range radio module (LoRA). The microfluidic device’s functionality was validated by germination of the legume crimson red and recoding the nitrate and phosphate levels in media for 7 d. The MIP-based sensor measures nitrate and phosphate, in the range from 1 to 1000 mM. The accuracy of detection for nitrate and phosphate showed 99% and 95% respectively. The chip coupled with MIP based sensor for nutrient analysis serves as a platform technology for studying nitrate and phosphate nutrient exchange and interaction. This chip in the future can be implemented to study plant deficiencies, drought resistance, and plant immunity.","PeriodicalId":72870,"journal":{"name":"ECS sensors plus","volume":"32 9","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135513556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ECS sensors plusPub Date : 2023-10-19DOI: 10.1149/2754-2726/ad024d
Lauren B. Kaiser-Jackson, Markus Dieser, Matthew McGlennen, Albert E. Parker, Christine M. Foreman, Stephan Warnat
{"title":"Detection of Microbes in Ice Using Microfabricated Impedance Spectroscopy Sensors","authors":"Lauren B. Kaiser-Jackson, Markus Dieser, Matthew McGlennen, Albert E. Parker, Christine M. Foreman, Stephan Warnat","doi":"10.1149/2754-2726/ad024d","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2754-2726/ad024d","url":null,"abstract":"During the growth of a polycrystalline ice lattice, microorganisms partition into veins, forming an ice vein network highly concentrated in salts and microbial cells. We used microfabricated electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) sensors to determine the effect of microorganisms on the electrochemical properties of ice. Solutions analyzed consisted of a 176 μ S cm −1 conductivity solution, fluorescent beads, and Escherichia coli HB101-GFP to model biotic organisms. Impedance spectroscopy data were collected at −10 °C, −20 °C, and −25 °C within either ice veins or ice grains (i.e., no veins) spanning the sensors. After freezing, the fluorescent beads and E. coli were partitioned into the ice veins. The corresponding impedance data were discernibly different in the presence of ice veins and microbial impurities. The presence of microbial cells in ice veins was evident by decreased electrical characteristics (electrode polarization between electrode and ice matrix) relative to solid ice grains. Further, this electrochemical behavior was reversed in all bead-doped solutions, indicating that microbial processes influence sensor response. Linear mixed-effects models empirically corroborated the differences in polarization associated with the presence and absence of microbial cells in ice. We show that EIS has the potential to detect microbes in ice and differentiate between veins and solid grains.","PeriodicalId":72870,"journal":{"name":"ECS sensors plus","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135667270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ECS sensors plusPub Date : 2023-10-06DOI: 10.1149/2754-2726/acfb92
Yaoli Zhao, Patartri Chakraborty, Zixia Meng, Asalatha Nair Syamala Amma, Amit Goyal, Thomas Thundat
{"title":"Molecular Characterization of Plastic Waste Using Standoff Photothermal Spectroscopy","authors":"Yaoli Zhao, Patartri Chakraborty, Zixia Meng, Asalatha Nair Syamala Amma, Amit Goyal, Thomas Thundat","doi":"10.1149/2754-2726/acfb92","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1149/2754-2726/acfb92","url":null,"abstract":"An accurate molecular identification of plastic waste is important in increasing the efficacy of automatic plastic sorting in recycling. However, identification of real-world plastic waste, according to their resin identification code, remains challenging due to the lack of techniques that can provide high molecular selectivity. In this study, a standoff photothermal spectroscopy technique, utilizing a microcantilever, was used for acquiring mid-infrared spectra of real-world plastic waste, including those with additives, surface contaminants, and mixed plastics. Analysis of the standoff spectral data, using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), showed 100% accuracy in selectively identifying real-world plastic waste according to their respective resin identification codes. Standoff photothermal spectroscopy, together with CNN analysis, offers a promising approach for the selective characterization of waste plastics in Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs).","PeriodicalId":72870,"journal":{"name":"ECS sensors plus","volume":"180 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135302746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ECS sensors plusPub Date : 2023-09-01Epub Date: 2023-07-06DOI: 10.1149/2754-2726/ace068
Sara R Nixon, Imon Kanta Phukan, Brian J Armijo, Sasha B Ebrahimi, Devleena Samanta
{"title":"Proximity-Driven DNA Nanosensors.","authors":"Sara R Nixon, Imon Kanta Phukan, Brian J Armijo, Sasha B Ebrahimi, Devleena Samanta","doi":"10.1149/2754-2726/ace068","DOIUrl":"10.1149/2754-2726/ace068","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In proximity-driven sensing, interactions between a probe and an analyte produce a detectable signal by causing a change in distance of two probe components or signaling moieties. By interfacing such systems with DNA-based nanostructures, platforms that are highly sensitive, specific, and programmable can be designed. In this Perspective, we delineate the advantages of using DNA building blocks in proximity-driven nanosensors and provide an overview of recent progress in the field, from sensors that rapidly detect pesticides in food to probes that identify rare cancer cells in blood. We also discuss current challenges and identify key areas that need further development.</p>","PeriodicalId":72870,"journal":{"name":"ECS sensors plus","volume":"2 3","pages":"030601"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10323711/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10292276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}