Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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740574 | Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In this work the development of an autonomous, robust and wearable micro-fluidic platform capable of performing on-line analysis of pH in sweat is discussed. Through the means of an optical detection system based on a surface mount light emitting diode (SMD LED) and a light photo sensor as a detector, a wearable system was achieved in which real-time monitoring of sweat pH was performed during 55 min of cycling activity. We have shown how through systems engineering, integrating miniaturised electrical components, and by improving the micro-fluidic chip characteristics, the wearability, reliability and performance of the micro-fluidic platform was significantly improved.
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Authors
Vincenzo F. Curto, S. Coyle, R. Byrne, N. Angelov, D. Diamond, F. Benito-Lopez,