The Quartz Crystal Microbalance as a Microviscometer for Improved Rehabilitation Therapy of Dysphagic Patients. [PDF]
, 2005 The viscosity of non-solid foods, and the stability of their viscosity over time, temperature change and shearing is critical in managing dysphagia.
Dewar, R. J., Joyce, Malcolm J.
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A multiplexed impedance analyzer for characterizing polymer-coated QCM sensor arrays [PDF]
, 2006 This paper describes the development and evaluation of a custom-built impedance analyzer, which uses a multiplexing bridge circuit to characterize an array of polymer-coated quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) sensors.
D.R.S. Cumming +17 more
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Design and Analysis of Quartz Crystal Microbalance with a New Ring-Shaped Interdigital Electrode
Sensors, 2022 In this paper, a new type of ring-shaped interdigital electrode is proposed to improve the accuracy and repeatability of quartz crystal microbalance.
Pengyi Wang, Mingxiang Ling, Minghai Li
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The effect of SU-8 patterned surfaces on the response of the quartz crystal microbalance [PDF]
, 2005 In this work we present data showing the effect of patterning layers of SU-8 photoresist on a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) and subsequent chemical treatment to increase their hydrophobicity. Patterns with 5 mu m diameter pillars spaced every 10 mu m
Evans, Carl +4 more
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CMOS-Integrated Film Bulk Acoustic Resonators for Label-Free Biosensing
Sensors, 2010 The throughput is an important parameter for label-free biosensors. Acoustic resonators like the quartz crystal microbalance have a low throughput because the number of sensors which can be used at the same time is limited. Here we present an array of 64
Matthias Schreiter +7 more
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Quartz Crystal Microbalance Biosensor for Ergotamine Detection
International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2020 Ergotamine is a toxin from ergot fungi. It interacts with various receptors in the organisms including the one for adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine.
Miroslav Pohanka
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Virtual Quartz Crystal Microbalance: Bioinspired Resonant Frequency Tracking
Biomimetics, 2022 The reference acoustic properties of the quartz crystal used as a resonator are ensured by its high-quality factor (Q-factor). The microbalance of the quartz crystal (QCM) exploits the bulk acoustic properties of the quartz crystal.
Ioan Burda
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In-Line Measurement of Water Content in Ethanol Using a PVA-Coated Quartz Crystal Microbalance
Sensors, 2014 An in-line device for measuring the water content in ethanol was developed using a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-coated quartz crystal microbalance. Bio-ethanol is widely used as the replacement of gasoline, and its water content is a key component of its ...
Byoung Chul Kim +2 more
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Quartz Crystal Microbalance a Powerful Technique for Nanogram Mass Sensing
Eurasian Journal of Science and Engineering, 2022 A quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) is an acoustic transducer that sends an electronic signal when a mass change is detected on the sensor surface of an oscillating quartz-crystal resonator.
Sivar Aziz Baiz +2 more
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Sensors, 2004 : In order to develop a robust biosensor based on quartz crystal microbalance technique for antigen detection, a control of the steps of the surface functionalization has been performed by impedance spectroscopy. The gold electrode is functionalized with
Mhamed A. Maaref +3 more
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