@inproceedings{fe2b42f78e574223be9c622811f038f1,
title = "Detection of bio-molecules using conductive chalcogenide glass sensor",
abstract = "Novel telluride glasses with high electrical conductivity, wide infrared transparency and good resistance to crystallization are used to design an opto-electrophoretic sensor for detection and identification of hazardous microorganisms. The sensor is based on an attenuated total reflectance element made of Ge-As-Te glass that serves as both an optical sensing zone and an electrode for driving the bio-molecules within the evanescent wave of the sensor. An electric field is applied between the optical element and a counter electrode in order to induce the migration of bio-molecules carrying surface charges. The effect of concentration and applied voltage is tested and the migration effect is shown to be reversible upon switching the electric field. The collected signal is of high quality and can be used to identify different bio-molecules through spectral analysis. This technique therefore provides the ability to detect hazardous microorganisms with high specificity and good sensitivity in aqueous environments.",
author = "Zhiyong Yang and Fah, {Megan K.} and Reynolds, {Kelly A.} and Sexton, {Jonathan D.} and Pierre Lucas",
year = "2011",
doi = "10.1109/IQEC-CLEO.2011.6193655",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780977565771",
series = "2011 Int. Quantum Electron. Conf., IQEC 2011 and Conf. Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO Pacific Rim 2011 Incorporating the Australasian Conf. Optics, Lasers and Spectroscopy and the Australian Conf.",
pages = "2026--2028",
booktitle = "2011 Int. Quantum Electr. Conf., IQEC 2011 Conf Lasers Electro-Optics, CLEO Pacific Rim 2011 Incorporating Australasian Conf. on Optics, Lasers Spectrosc. Australian Conf. Optical Fibre Technol.- Conf",
note = "2011 International Quantum Electronics Conference, IQEC 2011 and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO Pacific Rim 2011 ; Conference date: 28-08-2011 Through 01-09-2011",
}