Polymer-Functionalized Fiber-Optic Optrode Towards the Monitoring of Breathing Parameters

  • A. Alvarez-Jimenez
  • , N. De Acha
  • , K. I. Aginaga-Etxamendi
  • , A. Urrutia
  • , A. B. Socorro-Leranoz*
  • , I. R. Matias
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

An innovative application of lossy mode resonances (LMRs) is presented in this work, pursuing the detection of biomedical variables. In this case, the detection of pH and breathing signal events is shown by means of a reflective fiber-optic optrode consisting of a poly(allylamine chloride) / poly (acrylic acid) polymer matrix deposited on the tip of a 200-micron-core bare multimode optical fiber. The proposed sensor is capable of detecting pH values between 6.5 and 8.0 (saliva pH range) with quite stability and repeatability. Moreover, when monitoring the breathing signal, the proposed sensor presents quite good real time detection of the different events occurring during the inspiration-expiration cycle, different breathing rates and detecting apneas.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE SENSORS, SENSORS 2023 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350303872
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event2023 IEEE SENSORS, SENSORS 2023 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 29 Oct 20231 Nov 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings of IEEE Sensors
ISSN (Print)1930-0395
ISSN (Electronic)2168-9229

Conference

Conference2023 IEEE SENSORS, SENSORS 2023
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period29/10/231/11/23

Keywords

  • apnea detection
  • breathing sensor
  • fiber-optic sensors
  • lossy mode resonance
  • pH sensor
  • thin-film

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