Sensors [electronic resource] : proceedings of the 1st National Conference on Sensors, Rome 15-17 February, 2012 / editors, Francesco Baldini [and others]

This book contains a selection of papers presented at the First National Conference on Sensors held in Rome 15-17 February 2011. The conference highlighted state-of-the-art results from both theoretical and applied research in the field of sensors and related technologies. This book presents materia...

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Corporate Author: National Conference on Sensors Rome, Italy
Other Authors: Baldini, Francesco
Format: Electronic Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer, ©2014.
Series:Lecture notes in electrical engineering ; 162.
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Table of Contents:
  • Plenary
  • Beyond Human Senses: Technologies, Strategies, Opportunities, and New Responsibilities / Arnaldo D'Amico and Corrado Di Natale
  • Lensfree On-Chip Fluorescence Microscopy for High-Throughput Imaging of Bio-Chips / Ahmet F. Coskun, Serap Altay Arpali, Caglar Arpali, Ting-Wei Su, Ikbal Sencan [and 3 others]
  • Keynotes
  • New Affinity Biosensors as Diagnostic Tools for Tumour Marker Analysis / S. Laschi, S. Tombelli, I. Palchetti, M. Mascini and G. Marrazza
  • An Electromechanical Generator Implanted in Human Total Knee Prosthesis / Vincenzo Luciano, Emilio Sardini and Mauro Serpelloni
  • Low Cost Inkjet Printed Sensors / Bruno Andò, Salvatore Baglio, Gaetano L'Episcopo
  • Infrared: A Key Technology for Security Systems / Carlo Corsi
  • Development of Nanostructured Electrode Coatings for Amperometric Sensors / Fabio Terzi, Laura Pigani, Chiara Zanardi, Barbara Zanfrognini and Renato Seeber
  • Porphyrin Electropolymers as Opto-electrochemical Probe for the Detection of Red-ox Analytes / Z. Cao, L. Lvova, R. Paolesse, C. Di Natale, I. Lundström and A. D'Amico
  • Smart Flow Sensors Based on Advanced Packaging Techniques Applied to Single Chip Sensing Devices / Massimo Piotto, Federico Butti, Giovanni Pennelli and Paolo Bruschi
  • Analysis of Plasmonic-Photonic Resonances in Hybrid Metallo-dielectric Quasi-Crystals / A. Ricciardi, A. Crescitelli, M. Consales, E. Esposito, C. Granata, V. Galdi, A. Cutolo and A. Cusano
  • Intracellular Nanosensing and Nanodelivery by PMMA Nanoparticles / A. Giannetti, F. Baldini, M. Ballestri, G. Ghini, G. Giambastiani, A. Guerrini [and 5 others]
  • Biosensors
  • Multichannel Fluorimeter for Bio-sensor Applications on Environmental Field / Juan B. Cano, Katia Buonasera, Gianni Pezzotti and Maria Teresa Giardi
  • Optical Biochips for Biomarkers-IgM Complexes Codetermination in Hepatocellular Carcinoma / Andrea Gallotta, Giorgio Fassina
  • Toward a Compact Instrument for Detecting Drug Precursors in Different Environments / F. Terzi, A. Ulrici, Renato Seeber, A. Secchi, A.M. Fiorello, M. Dispenza [and 13 others]
  • Hepcidin Detection by Affinity Based Sensing: A Possible Application in Clinical and Anti-doping Analysis / Simona Scarano, Ambra Vestri, Maria Laura Ermini and Maria Minunni
  • Gas Sensing Characterization by Magneto-optic Surface Plasmon Resonance Technique / M.G. Manera, E. Ferreiro-Vila, R. Rella, F. Casino, C. Martucci, G. Giancane, L. Valli [and 4 others]
  • Coupling Nanotechnology to Optical Affinity Sensing: The Case of Surface Plasmon Resonance Imaging for DNA Detection / M.L. Ermini, S. Mariani, F. Bellissima, S. Scarano, M. Bonini and M. Minunni
  • Bloch Surface Waves on Dielectric Photonic Crystals for Biological Sensing / Mirko Ballarini, Norbert Danz, Francesca Frascella, Serena Ricciardi, Paola Rivolo [and 8 others]
  • Catalase OPEE Operating in High Hydrophobic Solvent: Mechanism and Applications / M. Tomassetti, G. Spuri Capesciotti and T. Gatta and L. Campanella
  • Effective Antibody Anchoring on Gold Plate by Ultra-short UV Pulses / B. Della Ventura, R. Funari, S. Lettieri, R. Esposito, C. Altucci and R. Velotta
  • Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites in Electrochemical Sensing Area / G. Di Carlo, G. Maria Ingo, G. Padeletti, D. Zane, A. Curulli
  • A Superoxide Dismutase Biosensor for Measuring the Antioxidant Capacity of Blueberry-Based Integrators / L. Campanella, R. Gabbianelli, T. Gatta, E. Mazzone and M. Tomassetti
  • Immunosensor Suitable for Inflammatory Testing in Cattle / M. Tomassetti, E. Martini, L. Campanella, G. Favero and F. Mazzei
  • Potentiometric Sensors Based on Molecular Imprinted Polymers / Maria Pesavento, Girolamo D'Agostino, Antonella Profumo, Raffaela Biesuz and Giancarla Alberti
  • Advances in the Definition of a Drop-Based Functionalization Protocol for CMOS-Compatible MEMS Biosensors / R. Pilolli, N. Ucciferri, V. Russino, N. Ditaranto, L. Tedeschi, N. Cioffi, C. Domenici [and 2 others]
  • Use of Screen-Printed Electrodes in the Determination of Some Environmental Carcinogens / L. Falciola, G. Cappelletti, V. Pifferi and F. Spadavecchia
  • DNA-Based Bioassay for the Detection of Benzo[a]pyrene Oxidation Products / V. Lanzone, D. Compagnone, R. Tofalo, G. Fasoli and F. Corrado
  • Spectroscopic Characterization of a New Antibacterial Material for Sensing Applications / D. Chirizzi, M.R. Guascito, C. Malitesta and L. Stabili
  • Novel Format of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for the Development of Electrochemical Sensors / Rosaria Anna Picca, Cosimino Malitesta, Reza Mohammadi, Fatemeh Ghorbani and Börje Sellergren
  • Biosensors Based on 4-Wells Microarray Systems: Study, Design, Construction and Applications / Ittalo Pezzotti, Katia Buonasera, Viviana Sconamiglio, Ivano Manfredonia [and 2 others]
  • A New Sensitive and Fast Detection System for Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS), Based on Gas-Chromatography (GC) and Hollow Fiber Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy (HF-IRAS) / Nicola Liberatore, Domenico Luciani, Sandro Mengali, Roberto Viola [and 7 others]
  • A Feature Selection Strategy for the Development of a New Drug Sensing System / A. Ulrici, M. Calderisi, Renato Seeber, J. Uotila, A. Secchi, A.M. Fiorello and M. Dispenza
  • Nanofabrication Tools and Techniques for Bio-inorganic Interfaces / C. Cantale, C. Dalmastri, L. Mosiello, K. Spinella, S. Gagliardi, B. Rapone, P. Morales [and 2 others]
  • Biosensors for Automatic Measurement in Winemaking Process Monitoring / Consolatina Liguori, Vincenzo Paciello and Antonio Pietrosanto
  • Physical Sensors
  • T-Shirt for Vital Parameter Monitoring / Emilio Sardini and Mauro Serpelloni
  • Time-of-Flight Sensor-Based Platform for Posture Recognition in AAL Applications / Alessandro Leone, Giovanni Diraco and Pietro Siciliano
  • Obstacle Detection by Multiple Ultrasonic Sensing for Visually Impaired Users / Lorenzo Scalise, Ilaria Ercoli and Paolo Marchionni
  • Microsensors for Harsh Environments: Review on Strategies for Contactless and Self-Powered Systems / Bruno Andò, S. Baglio, G. L'Episcopo and C. Trigona
  • Nanosensors Based on Superconducting Quantum Interference Device for Nanomagnetism Investigations / R. Russo, C. Granata, E. Esposito, A. Vettoliere, B. Ruggiero, D. Peddis, D. Fiorani and M. Russo
  • An In-Fiber Magnetometer Implemented in a Polymeric-MOF Utilizing Ferrofluid / A. Candiani, A. Argyros, R. Lwin, S. Leon-Saval, G. Zito, S. Selleri and S. Pissadakis
  • An Automatic Calibration Procedure for Improving the Metrological Performances of GMR Magnetometers / Andrea Bernieri, Giovanni Betta, Luigi Ferrigno and Marco Laracca
  • Multi-frequency Nonlinear Converter Array for Energy Harvesting in Autonomous Sensors / D. Alghisi, M. Baù, M. Ferrari, V. Ferrari
  • Investigation of Seebeck Effect in ZnO Nanowires for Micropower Generation in Autonomous Sensor Systems / Simone Dalola, Guido Faglia, Elisabetta Comini, Matteo Ferroni, Caterina Soldano [and 3 others]
  • From IPMC Transducers to All-Organic Transducers / G. Di Pasquale, S. Graziani, E. Umana
  • Wearable Posture Monitoring Sensor / Emilio Sardini and Mauro Serpelloni
  • Assembly of Zinc Oxide Nanostructures by Dielectrophoresis for Sensing Devices / Vera La Ferrara, Aneesh Pacheri Madathil, Anna De Girolamo Del Mauro and Ettore Massera
  • A Smart-Sensor Based on MEMS Technology for Monitoring Landslides / C. De Capua, M. Lugarà and R. Morello
  • Acoustic Velocity Sensors with Programmable Directivity / Massimo Piotto, Federico Butti and Paolo Bruschi
  • Sensors Based on Magnetic Fluids / Bruno Andò, S. Baglio and A. Beninato
  • A Review on RTD-Fluxgate Magnetometers: From "Single" to "Coupled Core" and Toward Novel Systems with Innovative Materials / Bruno Andò, S. Baglio, A. Beninato, G. L'Episcopo, C. Trigona and A.R. Bulsara
  • Monitoring System for Under-Water Pipe Line / Vittorio Guarnieri, Leandro Lorenzelli, Wojciech Kujawski, Anna Rozicka [and 2 others]
  • A Low Cost Inkjet Deposition System for Sensors Development / N. Donato, D. Aloisio, E. Patti, M. Latino, D. Spadaro and G. Neri
  • Theoretical Investigation of the Temperature and Pressure Behavior of SAW and Lamb Waves Propagating Along 3C-SiC/AlN / Cinzia Caliendo
  • Low-Cost Fiber Sensors for Displacement and Vibration Monitoring / Alberto Vallan, Maria Luisa Casalicchio, Renato Orta, Marco Parvis and Guido Perrone
  • A Laser Scanning System for Sag Detection on the Overhead Power Lines: In Field Measurements / Elena Golinelli, Umberto Perini, Franco Barberis and Sergio Musazzi
  • Microfluidic Capacitive Sensors for Noncontact Particle Detection in a Microchannel / Marco Demori, Vittorio Ferrari, Pietro Poesio, Domenico Strazza, Roberta Pedrazzani [and 2 others]
  • Intelligent Sensing Solutions for AAL / Bruno Andò, Salvatore Baglio and Vincenzo Marletta
  • Optical Sensors and Related Techniques
  • Thermostatized Flow Cell and Hybrid LPG-FBG Configuration for Accurate Measurement of Refractive Index / C. Trono, F. Chiavaioli, A. Giannetti, M. Brenci and F. Baldini
  • Novel Approaches for CM-Scale Resolution and Long-Range Sensing by Stimulated Brillouin Scattering in Optical Fibers / Romeo Bernini, Aldo Minardo and Luigi Zeni
  • Numerical and Experimental Characterization of a Ferrule-Top Cantilever Optical Fiber Sensor for Flow Velocity Measurements /
  • Engineered Acoustic Sensors for Underwater Applications Based on Coated Fiber Bragg Gratings / M. Moccia, M. Pisco, M. Consales, A. Iadicicco, A. Cutolo, V. Galdi and A. Cusano
  • Optical Fiber Sensor for DNA Detection Based on Doubled-Tilted Bragg Grating / Alessandro Candiani, Michele Sozzi, Annamaria Cucinotta, Stefano Selleri [and 5 others]
  • Photonic Crystal Optofluidic Silicon Microsystems for (Bio)Sensing / S. Surdo, F. Carpignano, A. Giannetti, L.M. Strambini, C. Trono, F. Baldini, S. Merlo and G. Barillaro
  • Optical Microbubble Resonator: A Novel Structure for Sensing Applications / S. Berneschi, A. Barucci, M. Brenci, F. Cosi, D. Farnesi, G. Nunzi Conti, S. Pelli [and 2 others]
  • Lab on Fiber Technology Enables Nanophotonics Within Optical Fibers / E. Esposito, A. Crescitelli, A. Ricciardi, G. Quero, M. Consales, A. Cutolo and A. Cusano
  • Aptamer Based Whispering Gallery Mode Biosensor / S. Soria, L. Pasquardini, A. Barucci, S. Berneschi, F. Cosi, L. Lunelli, G. Nunzi Conti and C. Pederzolli
  • Univariate and Multivariate Analysis of Raman Spectra for Quantitative Determination of Sugars in Beverage Industry / Ines Delfino, Carlo Camerlingo, Marianna Portaccio and Maria Lepore
  • Superior Colorimetric Device Based on Vacuum Evaporated Porphyrin Thin Films / M. Tonezzer and M. Tonezzer
  • Diffuse-Light Absorption Spectroscopy in the Near-Infrared for Predicting the Alcoholic Strength of Beer / Leonardo Ciaccheri, Edgar Eugenio Samano Baca, Massimo Brenci, Heidi Ottevaere [and 2 others]
  • Sensors Based on SPR in Plastic Optical Fiber: Numerical Analysis and Experimental Results / N. Cennamo, D. Massarotti, L. Conte and L. Zeni
  • Crack Monitoring Network Using POF Sensors / Alberto Vallan, Alessio Carullo, Maria Luisa Casalicchio, Massimo Olivero and Guido Perrone
  • Chemical Sensors
  • On-line pH Measurements of Near-Neutral Solutions by a Disposable Polymer Based Probe / Luca Ferrari, Luigi Rovati, Paola Fabbri and Francesco Pilati
  • Luminescent Cavitands as Novel Optically Active Materials / M. Tonezzer, E. Menin, S. Carturan, G. Maggioni, A. Quaranta, R. Pinalli and E. Dalcanale
  • Sensing Behavior of SnO2-Graphene Nanocomposites / G. Neri, M. Latino, N. Donato, S. Baek and N. Pinna
  • Electronic Nose Detection of CFRP Surface Contamination for Securing Composite Bonding in Lightweight Aircraft / S. De Vito, G. Fattoruso, E. Massera, M.L. Miglietta and G. Di Francia
  • Algorithms and Strategies for Extracting Optimal Information from Chemical Sensing Systems / Alessandro Ulrici, Giorgia Foca and Renato Seeber.
  • Quartz Crystal Microbalances for On-line Monitoring of Nanostructures Growth / A. Orsini, J.P. Kar, F. Gatta, I. Pini, M. Palmacci, A. D'Amico and C. Falconi
  • Contactless Electromagnetic Interrogation of Quartz Crystal Resonator Sensors / M. Baù, M. Ferrari, V. Ferrari, D. Marioli and E. Tonoli
  • Thin Film Humidity Sensor Based on Sol-Gel Technology / Giovanni Betta, Serena Esposito, Marco Laracca and Michele Pansini
  • A Novel Optical Device for End Tidal Air Sampling in Breath Analysis / Claudio Loccioni, Lorenzo Scalise and Enrico Primo Tomasini
  • An Electrochemical Sensor for Trace Inorganic Arsenic Based on Nanoelectrode Ensembles / A. Mardegan, P. Scopece, L.M. Moretto and P. Ugo
  • An Optical Sensor for Measuring Oxygen Concentration / Alberto Nisti, Francesca Dini, Alexandro Catini, Rosamaria Capuano, Eugenio Martinelli [and 3 others]
  • Development and Spectroscopic Characterization of TeO2-NWs for Amperometric Detection of H2O2 / D. Chirizzi, M.R. Guascito, R.A. Picca, C. Malitesta, M. Siciliano, T. Siciliano [and 2 others]
  • Macrocyclic Polyamine Modified Screen-Printed Electrodes for Copper(II) Detection / Costanza Andreuccetti, Francesca Bettazzi, Claudia Giorgi, Serena Laschi [and 2 others]
  • Integrable Electronic Interface for Chemical Sensor Management / A. Depari, A. De Marcellis, A. Flammini and G. Ferri
  • Development of a pH Sensor with Integrated Reference Electrode for Cell Culture Monitoring / Andrea Adami, Severino Pedrotti, Cristian Collini and Leandro Lorenzelli
  • Titania/MWCNTS Nanocomposites for Low Temperature Hydrogen Sensing / S. Trocino, A. Donato, M. Latino, N. Donato, S.G. Leonardi and G. Neri
  • CMOS Compatible, Low Power, High-Sensitivity Zn/Al Layered Double Hydroxides Humidity Micro-Sensor / A. Orsini, F. Gatta, C. Leonardi, P.G. Medaglia, A. Bearzotti, E. Giovine [and 3 others]
  • Ultrasound Based Sensor for Fat Detection in Fresh Milk / Massimiliano De Luca, Marco Santonico, Giorgio Pennazza and Sergio Iarossi
  • Sensing Properties Characterization of a Poly (Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride)-Based Saw Device / N. Donato, D. Aloisio, E. Fulco and G. Neri
  • A Fully-Integrated Multi-Sensor System for Food Tracing and Quality Certification Providing Temperature, Light Intensity, and Humidity Exposure History of Samples / F. Conso, M. Grassi, L. Picolli, D. Cartasegna, A. Donida, G. Rescio, G.F. Regnicoli [and 2 others]
  • Networking, Sensor Electronics and Data Processing
  • Application of Optical Sensors for Diagnostic of Electrical Components of a Distribution Network / L. De Maria, D. Bartalesi, P. Serragli, G. Pirovano and D. Paladino
  • Innovative System and Method for Monitoring Energy Efficiency in Buildings / Grazia Fattoruso, Saverio De Vito, Ciro Di Palma and Girolamo Di Francia
  • Experimental Analysis of Wireless Sensor Network Synchronization Protocols Under Real Operating Conditions / Domenico Capriglione, Luigi Ferrigno, Alfonso Attianese, Antonio Pietrosanto and Vincenzo Paciello
  • Automatic Analog Wheatstone Bridge for Wide-Range Resistive Sensor Interfacing Applications / Andrea De Marcellis, Giuseppe Ferri and Paolo Mantenuto
  • A Simple Analytical Model for the Resonance Frequency of Perforated Beams / Luca Luschi and Francesco Pieri
  • Integration of Bluetooth HandsFree Sensors into a Wireless Body Area Network Based on Smartphone / A. Depari, C.M. De Dominicis, A. Flammini, S. Rinaldi and A. Vezzoli
  • Development of a Co-Simulation Tool for WirelessHART Networks / Paolo Ferrari, Alessandra Flammini and Emiliano Sisinni
  • A Multiplexed 20-Channel 6-Decade Range Resistance-to-Digital Converter for 2D Heterogeneous Metal-Oxide Gas-Sensor Arrays / F. Conso, M. Grassi, A. Lombardi, P. Malcovati and A. Baschirotto
  • A Web Platform to Collect, Manage and Share Heterogeneous Sensor Data / Andrea Piras, Davide Carboni and Antonio Pintus.