High Frequency Quartz Micro Balances: A Promising Path to Enhanced Sensitivity of Gravimetric Sensors
Year: 2006
Type: article
Abstract: An array of 50 MHz quartz microbalances (QMBs) coated with a dendronizedpolymer was used to detect small amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the gasphase. The results were compared to those obtained with the commonly used 10 MHzQMBs. The 50 MHz QMBs proved to be a powerful tool for the detection of VOCs in thegas phase; therefore, they represent a promising alternative to the much more delicatesurface acoustic wave devices (SAWs).
Source: Sensors
DOI: 10.3390/s6040335
Authors: Chrisitan Kreutz, Jürgen Lörgen, Boris Graewe, Joachim Bargon, Mayumi Yoshida, Zachary M. Fresco, Jean M.J. Frèchet
Institutions: University of Bonn, University of California, Berkeley
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,137
OpenAlex ID: W2111660057