@inproceedings{SakthivelWeppner2006, author = {Sakthivel, Mariappan and Weppner, Werner}, title = {Response behaviour of a hydrogen sensor based on ionic conducting polymer-metal interfaces prepared by the chemical reduction method}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:a96-opus-1399}, year = {2006}, abstract = {A solid-state amperometric hydrogen sensor based on a protonated Nafion membrane and catalytic active electrode operating at room temperature was fabricated and tested. Ionic conducting polymer-metal electrode interfaces were prepared chemically by using the impregnation-reduction method. The polymer membrane was impregnated with tetra-ammine platinum chloride hydrate and the metal ions were subsequently reduced by using either sodium tetrahydroborate or potassium tetrahydroborate. The hydrogen sensing characteristics with air as reference gas is reported. The sensors were capable of detecting hydrogen concentrations from 10 ppm to 10\% in nitrogen. The response time was in the range of 10-30 s and a stable linear current output was observed. The thin Pt films were characterized by XRD, Infrared Spectroscopy, Optical Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy and EDAX.}, subject = {Biosensor}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ChaiybounTrauteKiesewetteretal.2006, author = {Chaiyboun, Ali and Traute, R{\"u}diger and Kiesewetter, Olaf and Ahlers, Simon and M{\"u}ller, Gerhard and Doll, Theodor}, title = {Modular analytical multicomponent analysis in gas sensor arrays}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:a96-opus-1358}, year = {2006}, abstract = {A multi-sensor system is a chemical sensor system which quantitatively and qualitatively records gases with a combination of cross-sensitive gas sensor arrays and pattern recognition software. This paper addresses the issue of data analysis for identification of gases in a gas sensor array. We introduce a software tool for gas sensor array configuration and simulation. It concerns thereby about a modular software package for the acquisition of data of different sensors. A signal evaluation algorithm referred to as matrix method was used specifically for the software tool. This matrix method computes the gas concentrations from the signals of a sensor array. The software tool was used for the simulation of an array of five sensors to determine gas concentration of CH4, NH3, H2, CO and C2H5OH. The results of the present simulated sensor array indicate that the software tool is capable of the following: (a) identify a gas independently of its concentration; (b) estimate the concentration of the gas, even if the system was not previously exposed to this concentration; (c) tell when a gas concentration exceeds a certain value. A gas sensor data base was build for the configuration of the software. With the data base one can create, generate and manage scenarios and source files for the simulation. With the gas sensor data base and the simulation software an on-line Web-based version was developed, with which the user can configure and simulate sensor arrays on-line.}, subject = {Biosensor}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SrivastavaSinghDhandetal.2006, author = {Srivastava, Alok and Singh, Virendra and Dhand, Chetna and Kaur, Manindar and Singh, Tejvir and Witte, Katrin and Scherer, Ulrich W.}, title = {Study of swift heavy ion modified conduction polymer composites for application as gas sensor}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:a96-opus-1345}, year = {2006}, abstract = {A polyaniline-based conducting composite was prepared by oxidative polymerisation of aniline in a polyvinylchloride (PVC) matrix. The coherent free standing thin films of the composite were prepared by a solution casting method. The polyvinyl chloride-polyaniline composites exposed to 120 MeV ions of silicon with total ion fluence ranging from 1011 to 1013 ions/cm2, were observed to be more sensitive towards ammonia gas than the unirradiated composite. The response time of the irradiated composites was observed to be comparably shorter. We report for the first time the application of swift heavy ion modified insulating polymer conducting polymer (IPCP) composites for sensing of ammonia gas.}, subject = {Biosensor}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WagnerSchoening2006, author = {Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Preface of the Special Issue of I3S 2005 in J{\"u}lich (Germany)}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:a96-opus-1365}, year = {2006}, abstract = {International Symposium on Sensor Science, I3S 2005 <3; 2005; Juelich, Germany> In: Sensors 2006, 6, 260-261 ISSN 1424-8220}, subject = {Biosensor}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{PoghossianSchumacherKloocketal.2006, author = {Poghossian, Arshak and Schumacher, Kerstin and Kloock, Joachim P. and Rosenkranz, Christian and Schultze, Joachim W. and M{\"u}ller-Veggian, Mattea and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Functional testing and characterisation of ISFETs on wafer level by means of a micro-droplet cell}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:a96-opus-1259}, year = {2006}, abstract = {A wafer-level functionality testing and characterisation system for ISFETs (ionsensitive field-effect transistor) is realised by means of integration of a specifically designed capillary electrochemical micro-droplet cell into a commercial wafer prober-station. The developed system allows the identification and selection of "good" ISFETs at the earliest stage and to avoid expensive bonding, encapsulation and packaging processes for nonfunctioning ISFETs and thus, to decrease costs, which are wasted for bad dies. The developed system is also feasible for wafer-level characterisation of ISFETs in terms of sensitivity, hysteresis and response time. Additionally, the system might be also utilised for wafer-level testing of further electrochemical sensors.}, subject = {Biosensor}, language = {en} } @article{BaroudWuBohneretal.2003, author = {Baroud, G. and Wu, J.Z. and Bohner, M and Sponagel, Stefan and Steffen, T.}, title = {How to determine the permeability for cement infiltration into osteoporotic cancellous bone}, series = {Medical Engineering \& Physics. 25 (2003), H. 4}, journal = {Medical Engineering \& Physics. 25 (2003), H. 4}, issn = {1350-4533}, pages = {283 -- 288}, year = {2003}, abstract = {Cement augmentation is an emerging surgical procedure in which bone cement is used to infiltrate and reinforce osteoporotic vertebrae. Although this infiltration procedure has been widely applied, it is performed empirically and little is known about the flow characteristics of cement during the injection process. We present a theoretical and experimental approach to investigate the intertrabecular bone permeability during the infiltration procedure. The cement permeability was considered to be dependent on time, bone porosity, and cement viscosity in our analysis. In order to determine the time-dependent permeability, ten cancellous bone cores were harvested from osteoporotic vertebrae, infiltrated with acrylic cement at a constant flow rate, and the pressure drop across the cores during the infiltration was measured. The viscosity dependence of the permeability was determined based on published experimental data. The theoretical model for the permeability as a function of bone porosity and time was then fit to the testing data. Our findings suggest that the intertrabecular bone permeability depends strongly on time. For instance, the initial permeability (60.89 mm4/N.s) reduced to approximately 63\% of its original value within 18 seconds. This study is the first to analyze cement flow through osteoporotic bone. The theoretical and experimental models provided in this paper are generic. Thus, they can be used to systematically study and optimize the infiltration process for clinical practice.}, subject = {Osteoporose}, language = {en} } @article{KuehnHaugnerStaatetal.2004, author = {K{\"u}hn, Raoul-Roman and Haugner, Werner and Staat, Manfred and Sponagel, Stefan}, title = {A Two Phase Mixture Model based on Bone Observation}, year = {2004}, abstract = {An optimization method is developed to describe the mechanical behaviour of the human cancellous bone. The method is based on a mixture theory. A careful observation of the behaviour of the bone material leads to the hypothesis that the bone density is controlled by the principal stress trajectories (Wolff's law). The basic idea of the developed method is the coupling of a scalar value via an eigenvalue problem to the principal stress trajectories. On the one hand this theory will permit a prediction of the reaction of the biological bone structure after the implantation of a prosthesis, on the other hand it may be useful in engineering optimization problems. An analytical example shows its efficiency.}, subject = {Knochen}, language = {en} } @article{VuStaat2004, author = {Vu, Duc-Khoi and Staat, Manfred}, title = {An algorithm for shakedown analysis of structure with temperature dependent yield stress}, year = {2004}, abstract = {This work is an attempt to answer the question: How to use convex programming in shakedown analysis of structures made of materials with temperature-dependent properties. Based on recently established shakedown theorems and formulations, a dual relationship between upper and lower bounds of the shakedown limit load is found, an algorithmfor shakedown analysis is proposed. While the original problem is neither convex nor concave, the algorithm presented here has the advantage of employing convex programming tools.}, subject = {Einspielen }, language = {en} } @article{Staat2000, author = {Staat, Manfred}, title = {Direct FEM Limit and Shakedown Analysis with Uncertain Data}, year = {2000}, abstract = {The structural reliability with respect to plastic collapse or to inadaptation is formulated on the basis of the lower bound limit and shakedown theorems. A direct definition of the limit state function is achieved which permits the use of the highly effective first order reliability methods (FORM) is achieved. The theorems are implemented into a general purpose FEM program in a way capable of large-scale analysis. The limit state function and its gradient are obtained from a mathematical optimization problem. This direct approach reduces considerably the necessary knowledge of uncertain technological input data, the computing time, and the numerical error, leading to highly effective and precise reliability analyses.}, subject = {Finite-Elemente-Methode}, language = {en} } @article{Staat2001, author = {Staat, Manfred}, title = {LISA - a European project for FEM-based limit and shakedown analysis}, year = {2001}, abstract = {The load-carrying capacity or the safety against plastic limit states are the central questions in the design of structures and passive components in the apparatus engineering. A precise answer is most simply given by limit and shakedown analysis. These methods can be based on static and kinematic theorems for lower and upper bound analysis. Both may be formulated as optimization problems for finite element discretizations of structures. The problems of large-scale analysis and the extension towards realistic material modelling will be solved in a European research project. Limit and shakedown analyses are briefly demonstrated with illustrative examples.}, subject = {Einspielen }, language = {en} }