Design and Integration of Flexible Sensor Matrix for in Situ Monitoring of Polymer Composites.

Sensory polymer composites are highly desirable for applications such as in situ and real-time production processes and structural health monitoring, and for technologies that include human-machine interfaces for the next generation of Internet of Things. However, the development of these materials is still in its infancy: these materials have been reported, but the large-scale fabrication of polymer composites with versatile and customizable sensing capabilities has yet to be demonstrated. Here, we report on a scalable fabrication strategy that enables such materials by designing and integrating PCB technology-inspired large-area flexible sensor matrices into polymer composites.

In vitro cytotoxicity testing and the application of elastic interconnection technology for short-term implantable electronics.

An electronic device was fabricated consisting of 2 flexible electronic circuit islands, interconnected by a 7 cm long elastic interconnection, which could be elongated for at least 50%. This interconnection was based on gold conductor tracks following a 2-D spring pattern, embedded in a biocompatible silicone elastomer. The complete device was embedded in the same silicone elastomer.

An alternative real-time PCR method for the detection of thermotolerant Bacillus sensu lato contaminants in naturally-contaminated gelatine.

Aims: Comparison of an internally-controlled real-time PCR assay with the current plate-based assay for the detection of Bacillus sensu lato contaminants in gelatine.

Methods And Results: A comprehensive TaqMan probe was designed allowing the real-time PCR assay to be fully inclusive for the gelatine-contaminating Bacillus s.l.

An alternative real-time PCR method to detect the Bacillus cereus group in naturally contaminated food gelatine: a comparison study.

Aims: Comparison of an internally controlled real-time PCR assay with the standard plate-based assay (ISO 21871) for the detection of Bacillus cereus group cells in gelatine.

Methods And Results: A comprehensive TaqMan probe was designed allowing the real-time PCR assay to be fully inclusive and exclusive. An internal amplification control was designed and implemented at 500 copies per reaction without impact on target detection.