@article{WuBronderPoghossianetal.2014,
  author    = {Wu, Chunsheng and Bronder, Thomas and Poghossian, Arshak and Werner, Frederik and B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Label-free electrical detection of DNA with a multi-spot LAPS: First step towards light-addressable DNA chips},
  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.201330442},
  pages     = {1423 -- 1428},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {A multi-spot (4 × 4 spots) light-addressable potentiometric sensor (MLAPS) consisting of an Al-p-Si-SiO2 structure has been applied for the label-free electrical detection of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) immobilization and hybridization by the intrinsic molecular charge for the first time. Single-stranded probe ssDNA molecules (20 bases) were covalently immobilized onto the silanized SiO2 gate surface. The unspecific adsorption of mismatch ssDNA on the MLAPS gate surface was blocked by bovine serum albumin molecules. To reduce the screening effect and to achieve a high sensor signal, the measurements were performed in a low ionic-strength solution. The photocurrent-voltage (I-V) curves were simultaneously recorded on all 16 spots after each surface functionalization step. Large shifts of I-V curves of 25 mV were registered after the DNA immobilization and hybridization event. In contrast, a small potential shift (∼5 mV) was observed in case of mismatch ssDNA, revealing good specificity of the sensor. The obtained results demonstrate the potential of the MLAPS as promising transducer platform for the multi-spot label-free electrical detection of DNA molecules by their intrinsic molecular charge.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{WagnerDollSchoening2014,
  author    = {Wagner, Patrick and Doll, Theodor and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Engineering of functional interfaces / Patrick Wagner ; Theodor Doll ; Michael J. Sch{\"o}ning (eds.)},
  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-Book); 1862-6319 (E-Book); 0031-8965 (Print); 1862-6300 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1002/pssa.201470241},
  pages     = {1339 -- 1339},
  year      = {2014},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{TakenagaBiselliSchnitzleretal.2014,
  author    = {Takenaga, Shoko and Biselli, Manfred and Schnitzler, Thomas and {\"O}hlschl{\"a}ger, Peter and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Toward multi-analyte bioarray sensors: LAPS-based on-chip determination of a Michaelis-Menten-like kinetics for cell culturing},
  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); 1862-6319 (E-Journal); 0031-8965 (Print); 1862-6300 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1002/pssa.201330464},
  pages     = {1410 -- 1415},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The metabolic activity of Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells was observed using a light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS). The dependency toward different glucose concentrations (17-200 mM) follows a Michaelis-Menten kinetics trajectory with Kₘ = 32.8 mM, and the obtained Kₘ value in this experiment was compared with that found in literature. In addition, the pH shift induced by glucose metabolism of tumor cells transfected with the HPV-16 genome (C3 cells) was successfully observed. These results indicate the possibility to determine the tumor cells metabolism with a LAPS-based measurement device.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SiqueiraMolinnusBegingetal.2014,
  author    = {Siqueira, Jose R. and Molinnus, Denise and Beging, Stefan and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Incorporating a hybrid urease-carbon nanotubes sensitive nanofilm on capacitive field-effect sensors for urea detection},
  series = {Analytical chemistry},
  volume    = {86},
  journal   = {Analytical chemistry},
  number    = {11},
  publisher = {ACS Publications},
  address   = {Columbus},
  issn      = {1520-6882 (E-Journal); 0003-2700 (Print); 0096-4484 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1021/ac500458s},
  pages     = {5370 -- 5375},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The ideal combination among biomolecules and nanomaterials is the key for reaching biosensing units with high sensitivity. The challenge, however, is to find out a stable and sensitive film architecture that can be incorporated on the sensor's surface. In this paper, we report on the benefits of incorporating a layer-by-layer (LbL) nanofilm of polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimer and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on capacitive electrolyte-insulator-semiconductor (EIS) field-effect sensors for detecting urea. Three sensor arrangements were studied in order to investigate the adequate film architecture, involving the LbL film with the enzyme urease: (i) urease immobilized directly onto a bare EIS [EIS-urease] sensor; (ii) urease atop the LbL film over the EIS [EIS-(PAMAM/CNT)-urease] sensor; and (iii) urease sandwiched between the LbL film and another CNT layer [EIS-(PAMAM/CNT)-urease-CNT]. The surface morphology of all three urea-based EIS biosensors was investigated by atomic force microscopy (AFM), while the biosensing abilities were studied by means of capacitance-voltage (C/V) and dynamic constant-capacitance (ConCap) measureaments at urea concentrations ranging from 0.1 mM to 100 mM. The EIS-urease and EIS-(PAMAM/CNT)-urease sensors showed similar sensitivity (∼18 mV/decade) and a nonregular signal behavior as the urea concentration increased. On the other hand, the EIS-(PAMAM/CNT)-urease-CNT sensor exhibited a superior output signal performance and higher sensitivity of about 33 mV/decade. The presence of the additional CNT layer was decisive to achieve a urea based EIS sensor with enhanced properties. Such sensitive architecture demonstrates that the incorporation of an adequate hybrid enzyme-nanofilm as sensing unit opens new prospects for biosensing applications using the field-effect sensor platform.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SchusserBaeckerKrischeretal.2014,
  author    = {Schusser, Sebastian and B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Krischer, M. and Wenzel, L. and Leinhos, Marcel and Poghossian, Arshak and Biselli, Manfred and Wagner, P. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Enzymatically catalyzed degradation of biodegradable polymers investigated by means of a semiconductor-based field-effect sensor},
  series = {Procedia Engineering},
  volume    = {87},
  journal   = {Procedia Engineering},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1877-7058},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.proeng.2014.11.689},
  pages     = {1314 -- 1317},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {A semiconductor field-effect device has been used for an enzymatically catalyzed degradation of biopolymers for the first time. This novel technique is capable to monitor the degradation process of multiple samples in situ and in real-time. As model system, the degradation of the biopolymer poly(D, L-lactic acid) has been monitored in the degradation medium containing the enzyme lipase from Rhizomucor miehei. The obtained results demonstrate the potential of capacitive field-effect sensors for degradation studies of biodegradable polymers.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{RiedelKartchemnikSchoeningetal.2014,
  author    = {Riedel, Marc and Kartchemnik, Julia and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Lisdat, Fred},
  title     = {Impedimetric DNA detection - steps forward to sensorial application},
  series = {Analytical chemistry},
  volume    = {86 (2014)},
  journal   = {Analytical chemistry},
  number    = {15},
  publisher = {ACS Publications},
  address   = {Columbus},
  issn      = {1520-6882 (E-Journal); 0003-2700 (Print); 0096-4484 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1021/ac501800q},
  pages     = {7867 -- 7874},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {This study describes a label-free impedimetric sensor based on short ssDNA recognition elements for the detection of hybridization events. We concentrate on the elucidation of the influence of target length and recognition sequence position on the sensorial performance. The impedimetric measurements are performed in the presence of the redox system ferri-/ferrocyanide and show an increase in charge transfer resistance upon hybridization of ssDNA to the sensor surface. Investigations on the impedimetric signal stability demonstrate a clear influence of the buffers used during the sensor preparation and the choice of the passivating mercaptoalcanol compound. A stable sensor system has been developed, enabling a reproducible detection of 25mer target DNA in the low nanomolar range. After hybridization, a sensor regeneration can be reached with deionized water by adjustment of effective convection conditions, ensuring a sensor reusability. By investigations of longer targets with overhangs exposed to the solution, we can demonstrate applicability of the impedimetric detection for longer ssDNA. However, a decreasing charge transfer resistance change (ΔRct) is found by extending the overhang. As a strategy to increase the impedance change for longer target strands, the position of the recognition sequence can be designed in a way that a small overhang is exposed to the electrode surface. This is found to result in an increase in the relative Rct change. These results suggest that DNA and consequently negative charge near the electrode possess a larger impact on the impedimetric signal than DNA further away.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{PoghossianSchoening2014,
  author    = {Poghossian, Arshak and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Label-free sensing of biomolecules with field-effect devices for clinical applications},
  series = {Electroanalysis},
  volume    = {26},
  journal   = {Electroanalysis},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1521-4109 (E-Journal); 1040-0397 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1002/elan.201400073},
  pages     = {1197 -- 1213},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Among the variety of transducer concepts proposed for label-free detection of biomolecules, the semiconductor field-effect device (FED) is one of the most attractive platforms. As medical techniques continue to progress towards diagnostic and therapies based on biomarkers, the ability of FEDs for a label-free, fast and real-time detection of multiple pathogenic and physiologically relevant molecules with high specificity and sensitivity offers very promising prospects for their application in point-of-care and personalized medicine for an early diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The presented paper reviews recent advances and current trends in research and development of different FEDs for label-free, direct electrical detection of charged biomolecules by their intrinsic molecular charge. The authors are mainly focusing on the detection of the DNA hybridization event, antibody-antigen affinity reaction as well as clinically relevant biomolecules such as cardiac and cancer biomarkers.},
  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}
}
@article{MuribYeapMartensetal.2014,
  author    = {Murib, Mohammed Sharif and Yeap, Weng-Siang and Martens, Daan and Bienstman, Peter and Ceuninck, Ward de and Grinsven, Bart van and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Michiels, Luc and Haenen, Ken and Ameloot, Marcel and Serpeng{\"u}zel, Ali and Wagner, Patrick},
  title     = {Photonic detection and characterization of DNA using sapphire microspheres},
  series = {Journal of biomedical optics},
  volume    = {19},
  journal   = {Journal of biomedical optics},
  number    = {9},
  publisher = {SPIE},
  address   = {Bellingham},
  issn      = {1560-2281 (E-Journal); 1083-3668 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1117/1.JBO.19.9.097006},
  pages     = {097006},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {A microcavity-based deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) optical biosensor is demonstrated for the first time using synthetic sapphire for the optical cavity. Transmitted and elastic scattering intensity at 1510 nm are analyzed from a sapphire microsphere (radius 500  μm, refractive index 1.77) on an optical fiber half coupler. The 0.43 nm angular mode spacing of the resonances correlates well with the optical size of the sapphire sphere. Probe DNA consisting of a 36-mer fragment was covalently immobilized on a sapphire microsphere and hybridized with a 29-mer target DNA. Whispering gallery modes (WGMs) were monitored before the sapphire was functionalized with DNA and after it was functionalized with single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) and double-stranded DNA (dsDNA). The shift in WGMs from the surface modification with DNA was measured and correlated well with the estimated thickness of the add-on DNA layer. It is shown that ssDNA is more uniformly oriented on the sapphire surface than dsDNA. In addition, it is shown that functionalization of the sapphire spherical surface with DNA does not affect the quality factor (Q≈104) of the sapphire microspheres. The use of sapphire is especially interesting because this material is chemically resilient, biocompatible, and widely used for medical implants.},
  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{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{MiyamotoSekiWagneretal.2014,
  author    = {Miyamoto, K. and Seki, K. and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, T.},
  title     = {Enhancement of the spatial resolution of the chemical imaging sensor by a hybrid fiber-optic illumination},
  series = {Procedia Engineering},
  volume    = {87},
  journal   = {Procedia Engineering},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1877-7058},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.proeng.2014.11.563},
  pages     = {612 -- 615},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The chemical imaging sensor, which is based on the principle of the light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS), is a powerful tool to visualize the spatial distribution of chemical species on the sensor surface. The spatial resolution of this sensor depends on the diffusion of photocarriers excited by a modulated light. In this study, a novel hybrid fiber-optic illumination was developed to enhance the spatial resolution. It consists of a modulated light probe to generate a photocurrent signal and a ring of constant light, which suppresses the lateral diffusion of minority carriers excited by the modulated light. It is demonstrated that the spatial resolution was improved from 92 μm to 68 μm.},
  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{KhaydukovaZadorozhnayaKirsanovetal.2014,
  author    = {Khaydukova, M. M. and Zadorozhnaya, O. A. and Kirsanov, D. O. and Iken, Heiko and Rolka, David and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Babain, V. A. and Vlasov, Yu. G. and Legin, A. V.},
  title     = {Multivariate processing of atomic-force microscopy images for detection of the response of plasticized polymeric membranes},
  series = {Russian journal of applied chemistry},
  volume    = {87},
  journal   = {Russian journal of applied chemistry},
  number    = {3},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Dordrecht},
  issn      = {1608-3296 (E-Journal); 1070-4272 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1134/S1070427214030112},
  pages     = {307 -- 314},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The possibility of using the atomic-force microscopy as a method for detection of the analytical signal from plasticized polymeric sensor membranes was analyzed. The surfaces of cadmium-selective membranes based on two polymeric matrices were examined. The digital images were processed with multivariate image analysis techniques. A correlation was found between the surface profile of an ion-selective membrane and the concentration of the ion in solution.},
  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{HuckPoghossianBaeckeretal.2014,
  author    = {Huck, Christina and Poghossian, Arshak and B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Reisert, Steffen and Schubert, J. and Zander, W. and Begoyan, V. K. and Buniatyan, V. V. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Chemical sensors based on a high-k perovskite oxide of barium strontium titanate},
  series = {Procedia Engineering},
  volume    = {87},
  journal   = {Procedia Engineering},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1877-7058},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.proeng.2014.11.258},
  pages     = {28 -- 31},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {High-k perovskite oxide of barium strontium titanate (BST) represents a very attractive multi-functional transducer material for the development of (bio-)chemical sensors for liquids. In this work, BST films have been applied as a sensitive transducer material for a label-free detection of adsorbed charged macromolecules (positively charged polyelectrolytes) and concentration of hydrogen peroxide vapor as well as protection insulator layer for a contactless electrolyte-conductivity sensor. The experimental results of characterization of individual sensors are presented. Special emphasis is devoted towards the development of a capacitively-coupled contactless electrolyte-conductivity sensor.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{HuckPoghossianBaeckeretal.2014,
  author    = {Huck, Christina and Poghossian, Arshak and B{\"a}cker, Matthias and Chaudhuri, S. and Zander, W. and Schubert, J. and Begoyan, V. K. and Buniatyan, V. V. and Wagner, P. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Capacitively coupled electrolyte-conductivity sensor based on high-k material of barium strontium titanate},
  series = {Sensors and actuators. B: Chemical},
  journal   = {Sensors and actuators. B: Chemical},
  number    = {198},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1873-3077 (E-Journal); 0925-4005 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.snb.2014.02.103},
  pages     = {102 -- 109},
  year      = {2014},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GuoSekiMiyamotoetal.2014,
  author    = {Guo, Yuanyuan and Seki, Kosuke and Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo},
  title     = {Novel photoexcitation method for light-addressable potentiometric sensor with higher spatial resolution},
  series = {Applied physics express : APEX},
  volume    = {7},
  journal   = {Applied physics express : APEX},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {IOP},
  address   = {Bristol},
  issn      = {1882-0786 (E-Journa); 1882-0778 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.7567/APEX.7.067301},
  pages     = {067301-4},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {A novel photoexcitation method for the light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) is proposed to achieve a higher spatial resolution of chemical images. The proposed method employs a combined light source that consists of a modulated light probe, which generates the alternating photocurrent signal, and a ring of constant illumination surrounding it. The constant illumination generates a sheath of carriers with increased concentration which suppresses the spread of photocarriers by enhanced recombination. A device simulation was carried out to verify the effect of constant illumination on the spatial resolution, which demonstrated that a higher spatial resolution can be obtained.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GuoSekiMiyamotoetal.2014,
  author    = {Guo, Yuanyuan and Seki, Kosuke and Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo},
  title     = {Device simulation of the light-addressable potentiometric sensor with a novel photoexcitation method for a higher spatial resolution},
  series = {Procedia Engineering},
  volume    = {87},
  journal   = {Procedia Engineering},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {1877-7058},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.proeng.2014.11.369},
  pages     = {456 -- 459},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {A novel photoexcitation method for the light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) realized a higher spatial resolution of chemical imaging. In this method, a modulated light probe, which generates the alternating photocurrent signal, is surrounded by a ring of constant light, which suppresses the lateral diffusion of photocarriers by enhancing recombination. A device simulation verified that a higher spatial resolution could be obtained by adjusting the gap between the modulated and constant light. It was also found that a higher intensity and a longer wavelength of constant light was more effective. However, there exists a tradeoff between the spatial resolution and the amplitude of the photocurrent, and thus, the signal-to-noise ratio. A tilted incidence of constant light was applied, which could achieve even higher resolution with a smaller loss of photocurrent.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GuoMiyamotoWagneretal.2014,
  author    = {Guo, Yuanyuan and Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo},
  title     = {Theoretical study and simulation of light-addressable potentiometric sensors},
  series = {Physica status solidi (A) : applications and materials},
  volume    = {211},
  journal   = {Physica status solidi (A) : applications and materials},
  number    = {6},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {0031-8965},
  doi       = {10.1002/pssa.201330354},
  pages     = {1467 -- 1472},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {The light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) is a semiconductor-based potentiometric sensor using a light probe with an ability of detecting the concentration of biochemical species in a spatially resolved manner. As an important biomedical sensor, research has been conducted to improve its performance, for instance, to realize high-speed measurement. In this work, the idea of facilitating the device-level simulation, instead of using an equivalent-circuit model, is presented for detailed analysis and optimization of the performance of the LAPS. Both carrier distribution and photocurrent response have been simulated to provide new insight into both amplitude-mode and phase-mode operations of the LAPS. Various device parameters can be examined to effectively design and optimize the LAPS structures and setups for enhanced performance.},
  language  = {en}
}