@article{BandodkarMolinnusMirzaetal.2014,
  author    = {Bandodkar, Amay J. and Molinnus, Denise and Mirza, Omar and Guinovart, Tomas and Windmiller, Joshua R. and Valdes-Ramirez, Gabriela and Andrade, Francisco J. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Wang, Joseph},
  title     = {Epidermal tattoo potentiometric sodium sensors with wireless signal transduction for continuous non-invasive sweat monitoring},
  series = {Biosensors and bioelectronics},
  volume    = {54},
  journal   = {Biosensors and bioelectronics},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1873-4235 (E-Journal); 0956-5663 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.bios.2013.11.039},
  pages     = {603 -- 609},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {This article describes the fabrication, characterization and application of an epidermal temporary-transfer tattoo-based potentiometric sensor, coupled with a miniaturized wearable wireless transceiver, for real-time monitoring of sodium in the human perspiration. Sodium excreted during perspiration is an excellent marker for electrolyte imbalance and provides valuable information regarding an individual's physical and mental wellbeing. The realization of the new skin-worn non-invasive tattoo-like sensing device has been realized by amalgamating several state-of-the-art thick film, laser printing, solid-state potentiometry, fluidics and wireless technologies. The resulting tattoo-based potentiometric sodium sensor displays a rapid near-Nernstian response with negligible carryover effects, and good resiliency against various mechanical deformations experienced by the human epidermis. On-body testing of the tattoo sensor coupled to a wireless transceiver during exercise activity demonstrated its ability to continuously monitor sweat sodium dynamics. The real-time sweat sodium concentration was transmitted wirelessly via a body-worn transceiver from the sodium tattoo sensor to a notebook while the subjects perspired on a stationary cycle. The favorable analytical performance along with the wearable nature of the wireless transceiver makes the new epidermal potentiometric sensing system attractive for continuous monitoring the sodium dynamics in human perspiration during diverse activities relevant to the healthcare, fitness, military, healthcare and skin-care domains.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Dikta2014,
  author    = {Dikta, Gerhard},
  title     = {Asymptotically efficient estimation under semi-parametric random censorship models},
  series = {Journal of multivariate analysis},
  volume    = {124},
  journal   = {Journal of multivariate analysis},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1095-7243 (E-Journal); 0047-259X (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.jmva.2013.10.002},
  pages     = {10 -- 24},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {We study the estimation of some linear functionals which are based on an unknown lifetime distribution. The observations are assumed to be generated under the semi-parametric random censorship model (SRCM), that is, a random censorship model where the conditional expectation of the censoring indicator given the observation belongs to a parametric family. Under this setup a semi-parametric estimator of the survival function was introduced by the author. If the parametric model assumption is correct, it is known that the estimated functional which is based on this semi-parametric estimator is asymptotically at least as efficient as the corresponding one which rests on the nonparametric Kaplan-Meier estimator. In this paper we show that the estimated functional which is based on this semi-parametric estimator is asymptotically efficient with respect to the class of all regular estimators under this semi-parametric model.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MiyamotoItabashiWagneretal.2014,
  author    = {Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Itabashi, Akinori and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo},
  title     = {High-speed chemical imaging inside a microfluidic channel},
  series = {Sensors and actuators. B: Chemical},
  volume    = {194},
  journal   = {Sensors and actuators. B: Chemical},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1873-3077 (E-Journal); 0925-4005 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.snb.2013.12.090},
  pages     = {521 -- 527},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {In this study, a high-speed chemical imaging system was developed for visualization of the interior of a microfluidic channel. A microfluidic channel was constructed on the sensor surface of the light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS), on which the ion concentrations could be measured in parallel at up to 64 points illuminated by optical fibers. The temporal change of pH distribution inside the microfluidic channel was recorded at a maximum rate of 100 frames per second (fps). The high frame rate allowed visualization of moving interfaces and plugs in the channel even at a flow velocity of 111 mm/s, which suggests the feasibility of plug-based microfluidic devices for flow-injection analysis (FIA).},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Laack2014,
  author    = {Laack, Walter van},
  title     = {Nature is much smarter than expected: the Genetic Code is not degenerate},
  series = {American journal of humanities and social sciences},
  volume    = {Vol. 2},
  journal   = {American journal of humanities and social sciences},
  number    = {No. 1},
  issn      = {2329-0781 (Print) ; 2329-079X (Online)},
  pages     = {10 -- 12},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {In any books about genetics it can still today be read that our genetic code is called "degenerate" because it is still believed that 43 = 64 triplets encode the 20 essential amino acids. Indeed we have to assume the inverse law, what means that 34 = 81 exact code positions are really effective for our genetic code and encode the amino acids, compiled to proteins. This very important discovery leads to two completely new results that are limits-overlooking: 1) 34 (=81) genetic code positions mean exactly the same number as there are stable and naturally existing chemical elements in our universe. This famous argument should now lead to some alternative, as well as new fundamental conclusions about our existence. 2) A genetic code positioning system shows that nature is much smarter than expected: mutations are made less dangerous than believed, because they won't be that easily able any more to cause severe damages in the protein-synthesis. This should also lead to some alternative views upon evolution of life.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MoseleyHalamekKrameretal.2014,
  author    = {Moseley, Fiona and Halamek, Jan and Kramer, Friederike and Poghossian, Arshak and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Katz, Evgeny},
  title     = {An enzyme-based reversible CNOT logic gate realized in a flow system},
  series = {Analyst},
  volume    = {139},
  journal   = {Analyst},
  number    = {8},
  publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry},
  address   = {Cambridge},
  issn      = {1364-5528 (E-Journal) ; 0003-2654 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1039/C4AN00133H},
  pages     = {1839 -- 1842},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {An enzyme system organized in a flow device was used to mimic a reversible Controlled NOT (CNOT) gate with two input and two output signals. Reversible conversion of NAD⁺ and NADH cofactors was used to perform a XOR logic operation, while biocatalytic hydrolysis of p-nitrophenyl phosphate resulted in an Identity operation working in parallel. The first biomolecular realization of a CNOT gate is promising for integration into complex biomolecular networks and future biosensor/biomedical applications.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ArinkinDigelPorstetal.2014,
  author    = {Arinkin, Vladimir and Digel, Ilya and Porst, Dariusz and Temiz Artmann, Ayseg{\"u}l and Artmann, Gerhard},
  title     = {Phenotyping date palm varieties via leaflet cross-sectional imaging and artificial neural network application},
  series = {BMC bioinformatics},
  volume    = {15},
  journal   = {BMC bioinformatics},
  number    = {55},
  issn      = {1471-2105},
  doi       = {10.1186/1471-2105-15-55},
  pages     = {1 -- 8},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Background True date palms (Phoenix dactylifera L.) are impressive trees and have served as an indispensable source of food for mankind in tropical and subtropical countries for centuries. The aim of this study is to differentiate date palm tree varieties by analysing leaflet cross sections with technical/optical methods and artificial neural networks (ANN). Results Fluorescence microscopy images of leaflet cross sections have been taken from a set of five date palm tree cultivars (Hewlat al Jouf, Khlas, Nabot Soltan, Shishi, Um Raheem). After features extraction from images, the obtained data have been fed in a multilayer perceptron ANN with backpropagation learning algorithm. Conclusions Overall, an accurate result in prediction and differentiation of date palm tree cultivars was achieved with average prediction in tenfold cross-validation is 89.1\% and reached 100\% in one of the best ANN.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SawadaNakazawaTakenagaetal.2014,
  author    = {Sawada, Kazuaki and Nakazawa, Hirokazu and Takenaga, Shoko and Hizawa, Takeshi and Futagawa, Masato and Dasai, Fumihiro and Sakurai, Takashi and Okumura, Koichi and Hattori, Toshiaki and Ishida, Makoto},
  title     = {Multimodal bioimage sensor},
  series = {IEICE transactions on fundamentals of electronics, communidations and computer sciences},
  volume    = {E97-A (2014)},
  journal   = {IEICE transactions on fundamentals of electronics, communidations and computer sciences},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {IEICE},
  address   = {Tokyo},
  issn      = {0916-8508 (Print) ; 1745-1337 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1587/transfun.E97.A.726},
  pages     = {726 -- 733},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {To visualize the biochemical distribution two-dimensionally, we invented a solid-state-type ion image sensor that indicates the chemical activity of solutions and cells. The device, which consists of a CCD array covered with a functionalized membrane to detect charge accumulation, is highly sensitive to changes in the concentration and two-dimensional distribution of ions and biomaterials.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{LeinhosSchusserBaeckeretal.2014,
  author    = {Leinhos, Marcel and Schusser, Sebastian and B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Poghossian, Arshak and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Micromachined multi-parameter sensor chip for the control of polymer-degradation medium},
  series = {Physica Status Solidi (A) : special issue on engineering and functional interfaces},
  volume    = {211},
  journal   = {Physica Status Solidi (A) : special issue on engineering and functional interfaces},
  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.201330364},
  pages     = {1346 -- 1351},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {It is well known that the degradation environment can strongly influence the biodegradability and kinetics of biodegradation processes of polymers. Therefore, besides the monitoring of the degradation process, it is also necessary to control the medium in which the degradation takes place. In this work, a micromachined multi-parameter sensor chip for the control of the polymer-degradation medium has been developed. The chip combines a capacitive field-effect pH sensor, a four-electrode electrolyte-conductivity sensor and a thin-film Pt-temperature sensor. The results of characterization of individual sensors are presented. In addition, the multi-parameter sensor chip together with an impedimetric polymer-degradation sensor was simultaneously characterized in degradation solutions with different pH and electrolyte conductivity. The obtained results demonstrate the feasibility of the multi-parameter sensor chip for the control of the polymer-degradation medium.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HuckPoghossianKerroumietal.2014,
  author    = {Huck, Christina and Poghossian, Arshak and Kerroumi, Iman and Schusser, Sebastian and B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Zander, Willi and Schubert, J{\"u}rgen and Buniatyan, Vahe V. and Martirosyan, Norayr W. and Wagner, Patrick and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Multiparameter sensor chip with Barium Strontium Titanate as multipurpose material},
  series = {Electroanalysis},
  volume    = {26},
  journal   = {Electroanalysis},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1521-4109 (E-Journal); 1040-0397 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1002/elan.201400076},
  pages     = {980 -- 987},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {It is well known that biochemical and biotechnological processes are strongly dependent and affected by a variety of physico-chemical parameters such as pH value, temperature, pressure and electrolyte conductivity. Therefore, these quantities have to be monitored or controlled in order to guarantee a stable process operation, optimization and high yield. In this work, a sensor chip for the multiparameter detection of three physico-chemical parameters such as electrolyte conductivity, pH and temperature is realized using barium strontium titanate (BST) as multipurpose material. The chip integrates a capacitively coupled four-electrode electrolyte-conductivity sensor, a capacitive field-effect pH sensor and a thin-film Pt-temperature sensor. Due to the multifunctional properties of BST, it is utilized as final outermost coating layer of the processed sensor chip and serves as passivation and protection layer as well as pH-sensitive transducer material at the same time. The results of testing of the individual sensors of the developed multiparameter sensor chip are presented. In addition, a quasi-simultaneous multiparameter characterization of the sensor chip in buffer solutions with different pH value and electrolyte conductivity is performed. To study the sensor behavior and the suitability of BST as multifunctional material under harsh environmental conditions, the sensor chip was exemplarily tested in a biogas digestate.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BaeckerKramerHucketal.2014,
  author    = {B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Kramer, F. and Huck, Christina and Poghossian, Arshak and Bratov, A. and Abramova, N. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Planar and 3D interdigitated electrodes for biosensing applications: The impact of a dielectric barrier on the sensor properties},
  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.201330416},
  pages     = {1357 -- 1363},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Planar and three-dimensional (3D) interdigitated electrodes (IDE) with electrode digits separated by an insulating barrier of different heights were electrochemically characterized and compared in terms of their sensing properties. Due to the impact of the surface resistance, both types of IDE structures display a non-linear behavior in low-ionic strength solutions. The experimental data were fitted to an electrical equivalent circuit and interpreted taking into account the surface-charge-governed properties. The effect of a charged polyelectrolyte layer electrostatically assembled onto the sensor surface on the surface resistance in solutions with different KCl concentration is studied. In case of the same electrode footprint, 3D-IDEs show a larger cell constant and a higher sensitivity to molecular adsorption than that of planar IDEs. The obtained results demonstrate the potential of 3D-IDEs as a new transducer structure for a direct label-free sensing of charged molecules.},
  language  = {en}
}