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Curto, Vincenzo F.; Coyle, S.; Byrne, R.; Angelov, N.; Diamond, D.; Benito-Lopez, F.
Sensors and actuators. B, Chemical, 12/2012, Volume: 175Journal Article
In this work the development of an autonomous, robust and wearable micro-fluidic platform capable of performing on-line analysis of pH in sweat is discussed. Through the means of an optical detection system based on a surface mount light emitting diode (SMD LED) and a light photo sensor as a detector, a wearable system was achieved in which real-time monitoring of sweat pH was performed during 55min of cycling activity. We have shown how through systems engineering, integrating miniaturised electrical components, and by improving the micro-fluidic chip characteristics, the wearability, reliability and performance of the micro-fluidic platform was significantly improved.
