Development of exhaled breath assay devices using Functionalized Quartz sensors

This paper emphasizes on development of a sensitive and low cost exhaled breath assay device for clinical applications. Functionalized Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) is used as the sensing platform to identify and quantify various bio-markers in the exhaled breath. Heme-based receptors, organic r...

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Published in:	2008 3rd International Conference on Sensing Technology pp. 94 - 97
Main Authors:	Palaniappan, A.I., Melissa, T.A.L., Moochhala, S., Tay, F.E.H., Mhaisalkar, S.G.
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 01-11-2008
Subjects:	Breath Assay Costs Diseases Electrodes Fingers gas/bio sensors Injuries Lungs Materials science and technology Monitoring QCM receptors Silver
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Summary:	This paper emphasizes on development of a sensitive and low cost exhaled breath assay device for clinical applications. Functionalized Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) is used as the sensing platform to identify and quantify various bio-markers in the exhaled breath. Heme-based receptors, organic receptors, etc., will be functionalized on the quartz crystal electrodes to obtain the finger print of the various bio-markers in the exhaled breath. Animal model studies (e.g. urban smoke inhalation injury) have been carried out to validate the developed sensor system. Subsequently, a prototype for portable exhaled breath devices is illustrated using the developed sensor system.
ISBN:	1424421764 9781424421763
ISSN:	2156-8065 2156-8073
DOI:	10.1109/ICSENST.2008.4757081