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Self-cleaning sensors see the light Scientists in Italy have engineered a cheap and simple electrochemical sensor that cleans itself when exposed to ultraviolet light.  |
Chemistry World December 16, 2010 Elinor Richards |
Measuring the strength of garlic Richard Compton and his team from the University of Oxford have made an electrochemical sensor that detects the amount of diallylsulfides in garlic. Larger amounts of diallylsulfides indicate a stronger flavor.  |
Chemistry World November 13, 2012 Rachel Cooper |
Detecting cancer cells and parasites Scientists in Denmark have designed a new sensor to detect cells that over-express folate receptors, including cancer cells. The sensor consists of an electrochemical platform composed of graphene and peptide nanotubes with folic acid.  |
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How Carbon-Monoxide Sniffers Work The technology used in a CO detector effects how much it costs to buy and operate as well as how long it will last.  |
Chemistry World July 4, 2014 Jessica Cocker |
3D printing cuts fuel cell component costs Researchers in the UK have used 3D printing to cut the cost of manufacturing devices that produce hydrogen fuel by splitting water.  |
Chemistry World June 15, 2007 Lionel Milgrom |
Electrochemical Screening for Anti-Cancer Drugs A test that predicts an individual cancer patient's response to different drugs is about to enter clinical trials, developers have announced. The chances of successful treatment will increase, they predict, while costs will decrease.  |
Chemistry World September 11, 2009 Nina Notman |
Photographing flexible electronics Scientists in Germany have taken inspiration from photography to develop a fast, room temperature route to making flexible electronic components, which could lead to low cost flexible solar cells and other flexible electronic devices.  |
Chemistry World April 29, 2013 Michael Parkin |
Food safety test for harmful dye It may soon be easier to protect consumers from dangerous condiments thanks to an electrochemical method developed by Chinese scientists that can spot the toxic azo dye, Orange II.  |
Chemistry World May 10, 2012 Holly Sheahan |
Forensic electrochemistry to detect firearms use A group led by Joe Wang at the University of California-San Diego, USA has developed a new forensic technique that can detect gunshot residue at the scene of the crime.  |
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Bacteria drive biochip sensor Researchers are working to connect living cells to computer chips to gain the best of both worlds.  |
Chemistry World June 1, 2012 Emma Shiells |
Electronic skin for health and security checks Scientists in the US have developed an electrochemical sensor incorporated into a temporary transfer tattoo to be used as a device to warn the wearer of any health or security threats.  |
Chemistry World March 22, 2013 Melissae Fellet |
Painting circuits on skin Painting a patient's skin with a liquid metal ink could make heart monitoring much less painful and even let doctors keep an eye on a whole range of vital signs.  |
Chemistry World July 23, 2013 Michael Parkin |
Forensic fingers A team in the US has developed a detection system that crime scene investigators can wear on their fingertips to rapidly identify suspected traces of explosives and gunshot residue.  |