Publications by authors named "Elisabeth Kostal"
Article Synopsis
- - The use of microneedles (MN) for sensing biomarkers in interstitial fluid (ISF) can simplify self-diagnosis by eliminating the need for traditional blood sampling and analysis methods
- - Despite their potential, current MN sensing technologies struggle with accuracy due to the low concentration of target molecules in ISF and the complexity of the extraction and measurement process
- - A new swellable MN-mounted nanogap sensor was developed, allowing for rapid ISF absorption and in situ measurement of biomarkers, demonstrating effective detection of levodopa at low concentrations in both simulated and real skin environments
The exciting functionalities of natural superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic surfaces served as inspiration for a variety of biomimetic designs. In particular, the combination of both extreme wetting states to micropatterns opens up interesting applications, as the example of the fog-collecting Namib Desert beetle shows. In this paper, the beetle's elytra were mimicked by a novel three-step fabrication method to increase the fog-collection efficiency of glasses.
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