QCM – TechConnect Briefs

Application of QCM DNA biosensor to detect a marine derived pathogenic virus VHSV

Hong S-R., Hong S., Hong S-R., Hong S., Kangnung National University, KR

Each year infectious diseases cause substantial economic losses for public and commercial aquaculture ventures. VHS is one of most serious viral diseases caused by VHSV and damaging both fresh and marine fish species. Detecting VHSV [...]

Odor sensor using quartz crystal microbalance coated with molecular recognition membrane

Nanto H., Takei Y., Imamura T., Ishigure D., Kanazawa Institute of Technology, JP

Quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) gas sensor coated with thin molecular recognition membrane using acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or stylene are prepared using plasma-polymerized chemical vapor deposition (CVD)method. The sensor coated with acrylic acid thin film [...]

Surface Characterization of a Direct, Label-Free Piezoelectric Immunosensor Platform

Papadopoulou-Bouraoui A., Lejeune M., Barrero-Moreno J., Valsesia A., Manso M., Gilliland D., Ceccone G., Rossi F., European Commission - JRC, IT

During this study the QCM (Quartz Crystal Microbalance) crystal surface was functionalized in order to provide active amino groups, and serve as an active platform for antibody immobilization and the development of direct, label-free immunosensors. [...]