USB-type point-of-care sensor for stripping analysis of trace metals

Wenjing Kang, Xing Pei, Adam Bange, Erin Haynes, William R. Heineman, Ian Papautsky

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Abstract

In this work, we report a USB-type electrochemical sensor based on printed circuit board for stripping analysis of trace metals such as lead, zinc, or manganese. Monitoring levels of these metals in bodily fluids (e.g., blood serum) is critical in detection and monitoring of environmental or worksite exposure. Yet the conventional spectroscopic methods were not suitable for on-site measurements and require long turnaround times. Our proof-of-concept USB-type sensor offers low-cost and rapid measurement in small sample volumes. It exhibits stable performances for all three metals, and can ultimately be applied to point-of-care applications in complex biological or environmental sample matrices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013
Pages901-903
Number of pages3
StatePublished - 2013
Event17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013 - Freiburg, Germany
Duration: Oct 27 2013Oct 31 2013

Publication series

Name17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013
Volume2

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityFreiburg
Period10/27/1310/31/13

Keywords

  • Lead
  • Manganese
  • Point-of-care sensor
  • Stripping voltammetry
  • USB-type
  • Zinc

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering

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