@inproceedings{OberlaenderKirchnerKeusgenetal.2014,
  author    = {Oberl{\"a}nder, Jan and Kirchner, Patrick and Keusgen, M. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Flexible polyimide-based calorimetric gas sensors for monitoring hy-drogen peroxide in sterilisation processes of aseptic filling machines},
  series = {Sensoren und Messsysteme 2014 ; Beitr{\"a}ge der 17. GMA/ITG-Fachtagung vom 3. bis 4. Juni 2014 in N{\"u}rnberg. (ITG-Fachbericht ; 250)},
  booktitle = {Sensoren und Messsysteme 2014 ; Beitr{\"a}ge der 17. GMA/ITG-Fachtagung vom 3. bis 4. Juni 2014 in N{\"u}rnberg. (ITG-Fachbericht ; 250)},
  publisher = {VDE-Verl.},
  address   = {D{\"u}sseldorf},
  organization    = {VDI/VDE-Gesellschaft Mess- und Automatisierungstechnik},
  isbn      = {978-3-8007-3622-5},
  pages     = {1 -- 4},
  year      = {2014},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{KirchnerReisertSchoening2014,
  author    = {Kirchner, Patrick and Reisert, Steffen and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Calorimetric gas sensors for hydrogen peroxide monitoring in aseptic food processes},
  series = {Gas sensing fundamentals. (Springer Series on Chemical Sensors and Biosensors ; 15)},
  booktitle = {Gas sensing fundamentals. (Springer Series on Chemical Sensors and Biosensors ; 15)},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Heidelberg},
  isbn      = {978-3-642-54518-4 (Print) ; 978-3-642-54519-1 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/5346_2013_51},
  pages     = {279 -- 309},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {For the sterilisation of aseptic food packages it is taken advantage of the microbicidal properties of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Especially, when applied in vapour phase, it has shown high potential of microbial inactivation. In addition, it offers a high environmental compatibility compared to other chemical sterilisation agents, as it decomposes into oxygen and water, respectively. Due to a lack in sensory detection possibilities, a continuous monitoring of the H2O2 concentration was recently not available. Instead, the sterilisation efficacy is validated using microbiological tests. However, progresses in the development of calorimetric gas sensors during the last 7 years have made it possible to monitor the H2O2 concentration during operation. This chapter deals with the fundamentals of calorimetric gas sensing with special focus on the detection of gaseous hydrogen peroxide. A sensor principle based on a calorimetric differential set-up is described. Special emphasis is given to the sensor design with respect to the operational requirements under field conditions. The state-of-the-art regarding a sensor set-up for the on-line monitoring and secondly, a miniaturised sensor for in-line monitoring are summarised. Furthermore, alternative detection methods and a novel multi-sensor system for the characterisation of aseptic sterilisation processes are described.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{OberlaenderKirchnerBoyenetal.2014,
  author    = {Oberl{\"a}nder, Jan and Kirchner, Patrick and Boyen, Hans-Gerd and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Detection of hydrogen peroxide vapor by use of manganese(IV) oxide as catalyst for calorimetric gas sensors},
  series = {Physica status solidi A: Applications and materials science},
  volume    = {211},
  journal   = {Physica status solidi A: Applications and materials science},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1521-396X (E-Journal); 1862-6319 (E-Journal); 0031-8965 (Print); 1862-6300 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1002/pssa.201330359},
  pages     = {1372 -- 1376},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {In this work, the catalyst manganese(IV) oxide (MnO2), of calorimetric gas sensors (to monitor the sterilization agent vaporized hydrogen peroxide) has been investigated in more detail. Chemical analyses by means of X-ray-induced photoelectron spectroscopy have been performed to unravel the surface chemistry prior and after exposure to hydrogen peroxide vapor at elevated temperature, as applied in the sterilization processes of beverage cartons. The surface characterization reveals a change in oxidation states of the metal oxide catalyst after exposure to hydrogen peroxide. Additionally, a cleaning effect of the catalyst, which itself is attached to the sensor surface by means of a polymer interlayer, could be observed.},
  language  = {en}
}