A spectral imaging array biosensor and its application in detection of leukemia cell

A new type of array immunosensor was developed by combining surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and spectral imaging techniques. The system consisted of a monochromator as the wavelength scanning light source, a polarizer, Kretschmann-Raaether attenuated total reflection (ATR) configuration including array sensor chip, and a CCD camera. The images of transmitting light from ATR were recorded versus the wavelength. By averaging gray scales of the pixels in the area of every gold spot from the image series, the complete spectral resonance curve of all sensing spots on the array can be extracted in parallel. The performance of the developed system was evaluated by analyzing interactions of the anti-CD33 monoclonal antibody to its target leukemic cells using 11 cases of human bone marrow specimens. The specimens were also analyzed with flow cytometry method (FCM) for comparison. The initial results measured by the immunosensor array were corresponded with that of FCM, indicating that the developed parallel method might be clinically suitable for immunophenotyping of acute leukemias. The new sensor array system showed the merits of high-throughput, high sensitivity, high specificity, label free and operation convenient. Spots numbers of the array could be increased if suitable technology were adopted for manipulating the micro bio-liquids on the sensor array chip.     

A high-density multi-point LAPS set-up using a VCSEL array and FPGA control

A new LAPS (light-addressable potentiometric sensor) set-up will be introduced, in which the light sources are miniaturised by the utilisation of a VCSEL (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser) array to increase the measurement spot density. An FPGA (field-programmable gate array) is used to generate modulation signals for individual illumination of each measurement spot of the LAPS. The new set-up can operate a large number of measurement spots simultaneously by reading out the sum photocurrent and separate the signals of the individual measurement spots by an FFT analysis. The frequency, amplitude and offset of the modulation signal can be configured for each measurement spot by software. The new system can be combined with a positioning stage allowing the parallel read out of a single line of measurement spots and a scan perpendicular to that line in a similar manner, like for an optical scanner set-up. First measurements demonstrate the functionality of the new LAPS set-up as a chemical imaging system.     

基于Al掺杂ZnO的丙酮气敏传感器以及紫外光激发对其气敏性能的影响

采用溶胶凝胶法制备的Al掺杂ZnO纳米粉末（AZO）。利用X射线衍射（XRD）和扫描电子显微镜（SEM）表征样品的晶体结构和表面形貌。采用浸渍提拉法将该样品制成旁热式气体传感器,检测其对不同气体的响应恢复特性。结果表明：Al掺杂ZnO表面粗糙,Al的掺杂能够抑制ZnO晶粒增长。当工作温度为70℃、湿度为27%RH时,4.98wt.%Al掺杂ZnO对丙酮气体具有很好的选择性,电阻灵敏度达到了14075,响应和恢复时间分别为1 s和3 s。紫外光照射可明显提高传感器的气敏特性,并降低工作温度。     

Sensitivity of guided mode resonance filter-based biosensor in visible and near infrared ranges

The sensitivity of guided mode resonance filter (GMRF) biosensors was analyzed when the initial peak wavelength (IPW) changed from 400 to 1600 nm. The sensitivity of the GMRF to the sample refractive index and thickness was analyzed using rigorous coupled wave analysis method. Results indicate that for a certain IPW, the sensitivity of the GMRF did not change when the sample refractive index varied, but drastically decreased and achieved constant sensitivity with increased sample thickness. When the IPW increased, the sensitivity improved in relation to both sample refractive index and sample thickness. Furthermore, the capability of sample thickness improved with longer IPW. These results are helpful in obtaining an optimal GMRF biosensor.     

Mg2+离子表面修饰ZnO传感器阵列的乙醚敏感机理研究

为研究金属离子对金属氧化物半导体的表面敏化作用,以均匀沉淀法制备了ZnO纳米颗粒,并通过金属离子表面微滴注以及二次退火的方法制备出金属离子表面修饰的平面型ZnO气体传感器阵列。并以乙醚蒸汽为目标气体,进行气敏性能测试。发现大部分传感器对乙醚响应性很好,并且经过表面修饰,ZnO的乙醚敏感性能大多得到提升。特别地,Mg2+表面修饰的ZnO膜层展现了最优的气敏性能。X射线光电子能谱和光致发光谱证实,经过Mg2+表面修饰之后,氧空位缺陷浓度明显增加,并且表面羟基基团的数量显著减少,二者的协同作用构成了Mg2+表面修饰ZnO的敏化机制。     

ZnO/SnO2双层膜的结构及敏感特性研究

将ＳｎＯ２及ＺｎＯ粉末压制成靶材，采用溅射衍制备了ＺｎＯ／ＳｎＯ２双层薄膜，用ＸＰＳ，ＸＲＤ，ＳＥＭ等手段对制得的薄膜进行分析测试，发现双层膜表面有一定量的吸附氧存在，双层膜中锌、锡有一定的相互扩散，比较了单层ＳｎＯ２及ＺｎＯ膜与双层膜的气敏特性，结果表明双层膜在灵敏度及选择性方面都优于单层膜。     

Towards the development of a portable device for the monitoring of gaseous toxic industrial chemicals based on a chemical sensor array

The ability of chemical sensor array (CSA) technology to identify multiple gaseous analytes and differentiate between various analyte concentrations has been documented. To date, CSA response was monitored using a flatbed scanner driven by a personal computer. While this system is suitable for use in a laboratory setting it is not suitable for use in the field for environmental monitoring. We describe herein progress made towards the development of a rapid, inexpensive, portable, battery-operated, handheld device based on CSA technology for the detection of toxic industrial compounds (TICs). This prototype successfully differentiates between four TICs at both permissible exposure limit (PEL) and immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) concentrations, and three interferent gases, in less than 2 min.     

氧化锌气体传感器的制备及甲烷检测特性研究

甲烷(CH4)是电力变压器油纸绝缘中溶解的主要故障特征气体,能有效反映运行变压器油纸绝缘故障.气体传感检测是油中气体在线监测、分析的关键.基于水热法,制备了氧化锌(ZnO)纳米片和纳米球气敏材料及传感元件,基于实验室搭建的微量气体检测平台测试了其对CH4的检测特性.研究表明:基于ZnO纳米片制作的气体传感器比纳米球传感器对CH4表现出更好的气敏性能,对50μL/L CH4的最佳工作温度降低了约60℃,同时对低浓度(1μL/L～20μL/L)CH4表现出较高的线性度和长期稳定性.本研究对研制高性能的ZnO基CH4气体传感器奠定了基础.     

热氧化纳米Zn制备ZnO厚膜及其气敏特性的研究

以激光-感应复合加热法制备的纳米Zn为气敏基料,以蒸馏水为粘结剂,用空气电阻炉在600℃氧化烧结2 h,在Al2O3陶瓷管上制备了旁热式厚膜气敏元件.然后进行了XRD检测和SEM电镜观察,以静态配汽法作气敏性能的测试.结果表明:ZnO形成了由纳米棒、纳米薄片组成的带空隙的厚膜,其颗粒形貌和膜结构能够承受气敏性能测试的温度冲击而保持稳定,对VOCs具有较好的气体敏感性.     

类积木状ZnO气体传感器的制备及其气敏特性研究

采用水热法合成了类积木状ZnO纳米结构,利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、X射线能谱分析仪(EDS)和扫描电子显微镜(SEM)对制备的ZnO纳米结构的物相、化学组分及微观形貌进行了表征与分析。对基于ZnO纳米结构的气体传感器进行甲烷气敏特性测试,测试结果表明:该传感器的最佳工作电压为5 V,在该电压下对体积分数为200×10-6甲烷气体的灵敏度可高达55.4%,最低检测限为1×10-6。     

Hydrothermal synthesis of hierarchical nanoparticle-decorated ZnO microdisks and the structure-enhanced acetylene sensing properties at high temperatures

Nanoparticle-decorated ZnO microdisks showing a hierarchical structure were successfully synthesized through a citric acid-assisted hydrothermal process. The ZnO microdisks had a hexagonal wurtzite structure with high crystallinity. Sensors based on these microdisks exhibited high response values, fast response-recovery, good selectivity and long-term stability to 1-4000 ppm acetylene at 420 °C. In addition, even 1 ppm acetylene can be detected with high response (S = 7.9). The hierarchical structure can facilitate to fix the ZnO nanoparticles leading to a less aggregated configuration, which is expected to contribute much to the excellent acetylene sensing properties at high temperatures.     

氧化锌基乙醇气体传感器研制及特性研究

利用水热法合成了不同形貌的ZnO基纳米结构气敏材料,利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)和扫描电子显微镜 (SEM)对其进行了结构表征和分析。制备成旁热式气体传感器,测试了其对乙醇(C2H5OH)的气敏特性。实验结果表明：基于ZnO纳米花制作出的传感器比纳米球状传感器对C2H5OH具有更高的灵敏度,在200oC下对50ppm的C2H5OH灵敏度为34.7,是球状ZnO基传感器的1.7倍;两种ZnO基传感器对C2H5OH均表现出较好的重复性,在最佳工作温度下对C2H5OH的响应恢复时间均在15秒以内;最后对ZnO基C2H5OH气体传感器的气敏机理进行了讨论。     

水平剪切声板波的激发机理及其特性研究

水平剪切声板波(SH-APM)是在板状固体结构中传播的一种声波,其质点振动垂直于传播方向和界面法线。针对SH-APM的激发机理和激发特性两个方面展开研究。首先通过分析压电介质的Christoffel方程组解耦情况来研究SH-APM的激发机理,推导出为了在压电板上激发出SH-APM,压电基片的材料常数所必须满足的条件;然后在此基础上,建立了SH-APM器件的理论分析模型,并以PZT-5H压电陶瓷为例,研究了SH-APM的激发特性,包括激发模态、传播速度、激发效率、振动位移等;最后,通过实验以及理论计算与相关文献对比,证明了理论模型的正确性及研究结果的有效性。     

一种新型非晶态合金磁场传感器的设计与优化􀀁

本文介绍了一种新型的非晶态合金磁场传感器的设计与优化。此传感器基于脉冲感应原理，采用双线并绕反向串联的双线圈结构，并通过加入负反馈线圈和偏磁线圈来改善传感器的特性，使其线性度、灵敏度和动态范围都有了较大的提高，在磁场检测领域具有一定的实用价值。     

Design and optimization of a lactate amperometric biosensor based on lactate oxidase cross-linked with polymeric matrixes

The design and characterization of a lactate biosensor is described. The biosensor is developed through the immobilization of lactate oxidase (LOD) in an albumin and mucin composed hydrogel. The enzyme is then cross-linked with glutaraldehyde to the polymeric matrix and entrapped between two polycarbonate membranes. The hydrogen peroxide produced by the reaction of lactate and LOD is detected on a Pt electrode operated at 0.65 V versus Ag|AgCl. The performance of the biosensor was evaluated in matrixes with different amounts of albumin, mucin and glutaraldehyde. The response time of the sensor to 10 μM lactate required 90 s to give a 100% steady-state response of 0.079 μA. Linear behavior was obtained for 0.7 μM < c_Lac < 1.5 mM. The detection limit calculated from the signal to noise ratio was 0.7 μM. Only 0.1 U of enzyme was necessary to get a biosensor with a relatively high current flow and an excellent stability over a storage period of 30 days. High reproducibility in the response was obtained when several biosensors were prepared with the same composition.     

氧等离子体处理ZnO纳米纤维材料的制备及其对丙酮气敏性能的研究

采用静电纺丝法制备了ZnO纳米纤维材料并使用氧等离子体对其进行表面处理.通过X射线衍射(XRD),扫描电子显微镜(SEM),BET比表面积测试以及X射线光电子能谱分析(XPS)等手段对样品的结构与形貌进行了表征分析.将氧等离子体处理前后的ZnO纳米纤维分别制成气体传感器,对浓度为1×10-6~100×10-6(体积分数)丙酮气体的敏感特性进行了测试分析.测试结果表明,氧等离子体处理后的ZnO纳米纤维响应值较未处理的ZnO纳米纤维有大幅度的提升,最佳工作温度也有所降低,且对甲醛、苯、甲苯、二甲苯等几种干扰气体表现出更好的选择性.从晶粒间势垒和耗尽层厚度等角度初步分析了氧等离子体处理改善ZnO气敏特性的机理.     

Microwave assisted fast synthesis of various ZnO morphologies for selective detection of CO, CH4 and ethanol

ZnO nanocrystals with various morphologies were synthesized via a fast and facile microwave assisted method using zinc acetate as starting material, guanidinium and acetyl acetone as structure directing agents, and water as solvent. Reaction conditions, templates and pH of the reaction medium were adjusted in order to achieve nanorod, nanoparticle, and flower-like morphologies. As synthesized ZnO samples were characterized using X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and nitrogen adsorption analysis (BET). Response and selectivity of the samples to CO, CH₄ and ethanol were measured in a flow system. It is shown that different morphologies of ZnO nanoparticles exhibit different responses and selectivities. Flower-like morphology is highly selective to CO, while nanorods and nanoparticles are selective to methane and ethanol, respectively. Moreover, in a wide range of temperatures, response of ZnO nanorods and nanoparticles towards CO is temperature independent.     

锇聚合物修饰的低浓度葡萄糖传感器制备与响应特性研究

将锇氧化还原聚合物与辣根过氧化酶共价交联修饰薄膜金电极,使用戊二醛交联固定葡萄糖氧化酶制得葡萄糖传感器,对传感器的制备条件和其对低浓度葡萄糖的响应特性进行了研究.在-0.1 V(vs.Ag|AgCl)电位下,该传感器的背景电流小于1 nA,检出限为1 μM,小于400 μM范围内灵敏度为2900 nA μM-1 (相关系数R=0.998),且能够消除抗坏血酸对葡萄糖测定的干扰,实现了低浓度葡萄糖的测定,为实现血糖的无创监测奠定了基础.