Wearable Physical, Chemical and Biological Sensors

Fundamentals, Materials and Applications

1st Edition - February 22, 2022
Editors: Eden Morales-Narvaez, Can Dincer
Language: English
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9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 6 6 1 - 3
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Wearable Physical, Chemical and Biological Sensors introduces readers of all backgrounds—chemistry, electronics, photonics, biology, microfluidics, materials, and more—to the fundamental principles needed to develop wearable sensors for a host of different applications. The capability to continuously monitor organ-related biomarkers, environmental exposure, movement disorders, and other health conditions using　miniaturized devices that operate in real time provides numerous benefits, such as avoiding or delaying the onset of disease, saving resources allocated to public health, and making better decisions on medical diagnostics or treatment. Worn like glasses, masks, wristwatches, fitness bands, tattoo-like devices, or patches, wearables are being boosted by the Internet of Things in combination with smart mobile devices. Besides, wearables for smart agriculture are also covered. Written by experts in their respective fields, Wearable Physical, Chemical and Biological Sensors provides insights on how to design, fabricate, and operate these sensors.

Cover Image
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Table of Contents
Contributors
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Materials for wearable sensors
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Materials for wearable (bio)sensors
2.3 Functionalization of substrate materials
2.4 Wearables sensors for noninvasive healthcare monitoring
2.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
Declaration of conflict of interest
Acknowledgments
List of acronyms
References
Chapter 3 Biorecognition elements
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Biorecognition elements in wearable biosensors
3.3 Immobilization strategies for biorecognition elements
3.4 Applications of wearable biosensors for monitoring body fluids
3.5 Current challenges and prospects
Declaration of conflict of interest
List of acronyms
References
Chapter 4 Signal detection techniques
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Signal transduction in wearable sensors
4.3 Optical detection
4.4 Electrical and electrochemical detection
4.5 Conclusions and outlook
List of acronyms
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5 Signal enhancement strategies
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Part A—Sample collection via microfluidics
5.3 Fabrication techniques of microfluidic structures
5.4 Membranes
5.5 Sampling for wearable sensing
5.6 Challenges and future perspectives
5.7 Part B—Nanomaterial-based signal amplification strategies
5.8 Definition
5.9 History
5.10 Features for sensing
5.11 Classification and examples (0-D/1-D/2-D/3-D nanomaterials)
5.12 Nanomaterials enhanced strategy
5.13 Conclusions and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 6 Healthcare data analytics for wearable sensors
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Machine learning at the edge
6.3 Uncertainties in healthcare data
6.4 Data analysis in healthcare using Big Data
6.5 Algorithmic approach for data storage and access
6.6 Signal conditioning, wireless communication, and regulatory landscape
6.7 Conclusion and outlook
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 7 Wearable physical sensors
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Self-powered wearable physical sensors
7.3 Non-self-powered wearable physical sensors
7.4 Conclusions and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 8 Wearable chemosensors
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Chemical biomarkers
8.3 Analytical parameters
8.4 Intrinsic challenges of wearable chemosensors
8.5 Wearable platforms
8.6 System integration
8.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
List of acronyms
References
Chapter 9 Wearable Biosensors
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Noninvasive biosensing: eccrine sweat
9.3 Minimally invasive biosensing: dermal ISF
9.4 Noninvasive biosensing: other body fluids and sources
9.5 Current challenges and outlook
Abbreviation
References
Chapter 10 Wearable hybrid sensors
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Flexible and stretchable materials
10.3 Electrically conducting materials
10.4 Strategies to manufacture wearable systems
10.5 Applications
10.6 Conclusions and outlook
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 11 Smart-agriculture: wearable devices for plant protection
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Wearable devices for monitoring plant status under stress
11.3 Wearable devices for detecting pesticides from agricultural products and environment
11.4 Current challenges and conclusion
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 12 Internet of wearable things
Abstract
12.1 Wearables and Internet of Things
12.2 Toward IoWT
12.3 Concluding remarks and future perspectives
Abbreviations
References
Index

Eden Morales-Narvaez

Eden Morales-Narváez is a Young Professor in the Department of Photonics and Head of the Biophotonic Nanosensors Laboratory at Centro de Investigaciones en Óptica (CIO), Mexico. He received a degree in Bionics Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico in 2006 and the Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain, in 2013. He was a Postdoctoral Researcher at Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and started his independent career in late 2016. His research is focused on novel (bio)sensing platforms, particularly using nanophotonics at the cutting-edge. He has published in leading scientific journals on Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology, Multidisciplinary Chemistry, Miniaturization, Biosensing and Wearable Devices. He is a Lecturer in Biophotonics and Photonic Materials at CIO. He also serves as an Editor to the Journal of Physics: Photonics, Biosensors (MDPI), and Frontiers (Nanobiotechnology and Biosensors and Biomolecular Electronics Sections). He has also been internationally recognized as an Emerging Leader 2020 by IOP Publishing.

Affiliations and expertise

Biophotonic Nanosensors Laboratory, Center for Research in Optics, Leon, Mexico

Can Dincer

Can Dincer is currently Junior Research Group Leader at the FIT Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies and the Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), University of Freiburg. His working group’s main research interests are the development of bioanalytical microsystems for various applications including diagnostics, especially wearables and point-of-care diagnostics, food and environmental monitoring. Having completed his studies in microsystems engineering, Dr. Dincer received a Ph.D. degree with summa cum laude from the University of Freiburg in 2016. In early 2017, he has been awarded the second place in Gips-Schüle Young Scientist Award for his dissertation. Between 2017 and 2019, Dr. Dincer also worked as a Visiting Researcher at the Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London. In September 2019, he joined the editorial team of the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics as an Associate Editor. In late 2019, Dr. Dincer received the Adolf Martens Prize in the category "Analytical Chemistry." In September 2020, he won the Best Paper Award 2020 of iba Heiligenstadt with his publication on the first CRISPR-powered electrochemical microfluidic biosensor in “Advanced Materials.” Besides, in 2020, Dr. Dincer is also recognized within 25 early stage investigators advancing the field of sensor science in the Special Issue “Rising Stars in Sensing” of the journal ACS Sensors.

Affiliations and expertise

Junior Research Group Leader, Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies and the Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), University of Freiburg, Germany

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