Dual electrochemical approaches for rapid gonorrhea DNA diagnosis
2026
Gonorrhea, caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, requires rapid diagnostics, especially with the post-pandemic surge in cases. Traditional PCR methods need specialized equipment and trained personnel, underscoring...
Wearable sensors in Industry 4.0: Preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders
2026
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a global health and economic challenge, particularly in industrialized nations, accounting for up to 2 % of GDP losses due to disability and productivity...
Zinc oxide-nickel oxide-copper oxide mixed nanocomposite thin films for ammonia gas sensor applications
2026
Mixed metal oxides are emerging materials in the gas-sensing industry because of their superior gas-sensing characteristics. ZnO-based ternary mixed-metal oxide nanocomposites were sprayed on glass...
Review of surface acoustic wave-based gas sensors
2026
Surface acoustic wave (SAW) gas-based sensors have attracted significant attention as an emerging sensing technology due to their unique micro/nano-scale acoustic sensing structures and multi-physical...
A novel DHP-NH2 fluorescent dye for the determination of water content in organic solvents, rice, and aspirin: DFT calculations
2026
A novel aminodihydropyridine derivative (DHP-NH2) was synthesized from hydrazine via a tandem cyclotrimerization of methyl propiolate. DHP-NH2 distinguishably exhibited either strong fluorescence in...
High-sensitivity terahertz metasensor for cervical cancer Diagnosis: Graphene modulation and XGBoost-Assisted optimization
2026
Cervical cancer remains a major cause of mortality, particularly in low-resource settings where traditional cytology-based screening faces challenges such as limited infrastructure and trained personnel....
Multimetallic graphene-coated THz metasurface biosensor for high-sensitivity hCG detection in pregnancy testing: A simulation study
2026
Conventional pregnancy testing methods face significant limitations including low sensitivity, cross-reactivity issues, and requirement for sophisticated laboratory equipment, particularly in resource-limited...
Design and implementation of a microwave microstrip sensor with convolutional neural network for real-time milk spoilage detection
2026
Milk spoilage detection plays a pivotal role in safeguarding food safety and minimizing waste within the dairy sector, although conventional chemical assays remain labor-intensive, invasive, and expensive....
Development of a standalone software application for the simulation and optimization of surface plasmon resonance-based biosensors
2026
Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) has emerged as a powerful biosensing technique, enabling real-time, label-free detection of target biomolecules with high sensitivity. However, the design and optimization...
A review on recent developments in materials and methodologies for metal oxide semiconductor liquefied petroleum gas sensors operating at room temperature
2026
In this paper, a review on recent developments in materials and methodologies for metal oxide semiconductor liquefied petroleum gas sensors operating at room temperature is presented. The goal of this...
Real-Time Fault Detection in Robotic Manufacturing Using High-Bandwidth Event Vision-Based Tactile Sensing
2026
Early detection of machining faults is critical to avoid damage to high-value workpieces, prevent tool failure, and mitigate safety risks in automated manufacturing environments. While robotic automation...
A novel system to record pulses, thrills, and bruit sounds generated by arteriovenous fistulas
2026
Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are the preferred vascular accesses for hemodialysis and are made by anastomosing an artery and a vein. The arterial blood flowing into the anastomosed vein results in...
Simulation-driven dual-band Graphene–Silver terahertz metasurface biosensor integrated with machine learning for mode-resolved hemoglobin detection
2026
Accurate hemoglobin measurement is essential for diagnosing hematological disorders and monitoring cardiovascular health. This study introduces a terahertz metasurface biosensor combined with machine...
The impact of cable length on the mobility performance of a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV)
2026
This study examines the impact of tether length on the mobility performance of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) in calm-water conditions. Field studies were executed at Laem Chabang Port, during which...
The role of chemisorption and physisorption in Fe-doped SnO2 acetone sensors
2026
The gas sensing mechanism is one of the most important parameters of chemiresistive gas sensors, and distinguishing them opens the possibility of manipulating sensor performance. In this study, we introduced...
A simple V-shaped microdevice for high-performance, wide-range vacuum and multifunctional sensing applications
2026
This study presents a V-shaped microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device designed to harness mode localization and nonlinear dynamic effects for high-performance pressure and/or multifunctional sensing....
Toward neuromorphic pain sensors: Full-Spectrum artificial nociception via analog-switching memristors with tunable volatility
2026
Neuromorphic computing systems could greatly benefit from electronic devices that exhibit analog resistive switching and dynamic adaptation similar to those of biological neurons, particularly for implementing...
Selective detection of toxic Au3+ using novel dicyano-[5]helicene-based fluorescence sensor: Applications in real samples and human neuroblastoma cells
2026
Gold is a valuable noble metal having widespread applications across various fields. However, Au3+ accumulation in the human body and the environment can pose serious health and ecological risks. Therefore,...
Biomimetic multi-sensing behavior through co-operative actuation of electrochemical macromolecular motors in conducting polymers: Results from PEDOT/PVA interpenetrated films
2026
In this study, we present a comprehensive experimental investigation and theoretical description of the sensing capabilities of the electrochemical reactions of PEDOT/PVA interpenetrated film responding...
Printing the future of strain measurement: Flexible sensors via additive manufacturing for wearables, robotics, and smart infrastructure
2026
This review presents the evolution of strain sensor technologies from traditional bonded wire models to next-generation flexible designs enabled by advanced materials and additive manufacturing through...
Green-Synthesized Magneto-Plasmonic Nanocomposites for Enhanced SPR Biosensing of BSA under External Magnetic Field Modulation
Available online 10 February 2026
In this study, the development of a green-synthesized surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensor based on Fe3O4/Ag nanocomposites (NCs) for bovine serum albumin (BSA) detection through an externally...
High-Sensitivity Fiber Optic Sensor for Carbon Dioxide Monitoring in IoT-Enabled Biogas Systems
Available online 7 February 2026
This research presents a high-sensitivity fiber optic refractometric sensor integrated with Internet of Things technology for real-time monitoring of carbon dioxide in biogas applications, addressing...
Synthesis of varied oleic acid-coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles using the co-precipitation technique for biosensor applications
2025
This study successfully synthesized oleic acid (OA)-coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles using the coprecipitation method for the needs of biosensor applications, as shown through the characterization of structure...
Wireless temperature calibration for medical centrifuge
2025
Based on the complexity and metrological requirements of temperature calibration within the rotor of a medical low-temperature centrifuge, a wireless temperature calibration device for medical centrifuges...
The application of ultrasonic measurement and machine learning technique to identify flow regime in a bubble column reactor
2025
This paper presents a novel technique to classify the flow regimes in bubble columns. The ultrasonic velocity profiler is employed to detect the velocity deviation and echo characteristic of bubbles...