@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}
}
@article{JildehOberlaenderKirchneretal.2018,
  author    = {Jildeh, Zaid B. and Oberl{\"a}nder, Jan and Kirchner, Patrick and Keusgen, Michael and Wagner, Patrick H. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Experimental and Numerical Analyzes of a Sensor Based on Interdigitated Electrodes for Studying Microbiological Alterations},
  series = {physica status solidi (a): applications and materials science},
  volume    = {215},
  journal   = {physica status solidi (a): applications and materials science},
  number    = {15},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1862-6319},
  doi       = {10.1002/pssa.201700920},
  pages     = {Artikel 1700920},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {In this work, a cell-based biosensor to evaluate the sterilization efficacy of hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization processes is characterized. The transducer of the biosensor is based on interdigitated gold electrodes fabricated on an inert glass substrate. Impedance spectroscopy is applied to evaluate the sensor behavior and the alteration of test microorganisms due to the sterilization process. These alterations are related to changes in relative permittivity and electrical conductivity of the bacterial spores. Sensor measurements are conducted with and without bacterial spores (Bacillus atrophaeus), as well as after an industrial sterilization protocol. Equivalent two-dimensional numerical models based on finite element method of the periodic finger structures of the interdigitated gold electrodes are designed and validated using COMSOL® Multiphysics software by the application of known dielectric properties. The validated models are used to compute the electrical properties at different sensor states (blank, loaded with spores, and after sterilization). As a final result, we will derive and tabulate the frequency-dependent electrical parameters of the spore layer using a novel model that combines experimental data with numerical optimization techniques.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{JildehKirchnerOberlaenderetal.2017,
  author    = {Jildeh, Zaid B. and Kirchner, Patrick and Oberl{\"a}nder, Jan and Kremers, Alexander and Wagner, Torsten and Wagner, Patrick H. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {FEM-based modeling of a calorimetric gas sensor for hydrogen peroxide monitoring},
  series = {physica status solidi a : applications and materials sciences},
  journal   = {physica status solidi a : applications and materials sciences},
  number    = {Early View},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1862-6319},
  doi       = {10.1002/pssa.201600912},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {A physically coupled finite element method (FEM) model is developed to study the response behavior of a calorimetric gas sensor. The modeled sensor serves as a monitoring device of the concentration of gaseous hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2) in a high temperature mixture stream in aseptic sterilization processes. The principle of operation of a calorimetric H2 O2 sensor is analyzed and the results of the numerical model have been validated by using previously published sensor experiments. The deviation in the results between the FEM model and experimental data are presented and discussed.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{VahidpourOberlaenderSchoening2018,
  author    = {Vahidpour, Farnoosh and Oberl{\"a}nder, Jan and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Flexible Calorimetric Gas Sensors for Detection of a Broad Concentration Range of Gaseous Hydrogen Peroxide: A Step Forward to Online Monitoring of Food-Package Sterilization Processes},
  series = {Phys. Status Solidi A},
  volume    = {215},
  journal   = {Phys. Status Solidi A},
  number    = {15},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  doi       = {10.1002/pssa.201800044},
  pages     = {Artikel 1800044},
  year      = {2018},
  abstract  = {In this study, flexible calorimetric gas sensors are developed for specificdetection of gaseous hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) over a wide concentrationrange, which is used in sterilization processes for aseptic packaging industry.The flexibility of these sensors is an advantage for identifying the chemical components of the sterilant on the corners of the food boxes, so-called "coldspots", as critical locations in aseptic packaging, which are of great importance. These sensors are fabricated on flexible polyimide films by means of thin-film technique. Thin layers of titanium and platinum have been deposited on polyimide to define the conductive structures of the sensors. To detect the high-temperature evaporated H₂O₂, a differential temperature set-up is proposed. The sensors are evaluated in a laboratory-scaled sterilizationsystem to simulate the sterilization process. The concentration range of the evaporated H₂O₂ from 0 to 7.7\% v/v was defined and the sensors have successfully detected high as well as low H₂O₂ concentrations with a sensitivity of 5.04 °C/\% v/v. The characterizations of the sensors confirm their precise fabrication, high sensitivity and the novelty of low H₂O₂ concentration detections for future inline monitoring of food-package sterilization.},
  language  = {en}
}