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Sensors and Microsystems

AISEM 2010 Proceedings

  • Giovanni Neri
  • Nicola Donato
  • Arnaldo d'Amico
  • Corrado Di Natale
Conference proceedings

Part of the Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering book series (LNEE, volume 91)

Table of contents

  1. Front Matter
    Pages i-xix
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  2. Tutorials

    1. Front Matter
      Pages 1-1
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    2. Odorant Detection and Discrimination in the Olfactory System
      Simone Pifferi, Anna Menini
      Pages 3-18
    3. Better Sensors Through Chemistry: Some Selected Examples
      G. Neri
      Pages 19-30

  3. Materials and Processes

    1. Front Matter
      Pages 31-31
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    2. Alcohol-Infiltrated One-Dimensional Photonic Crystals
      G. Barillaro, A. Diligenti, L. M. Strambini, S. Surdo, S. Merlo
      Pages 33-37
    3. Conductance Variation Under UV: A Surface Barrier Modification
      C. Malagù, M. C. Carotta, A. Giberti, V. Guidi, G. Martinelli
      Pages 39-42
    4. Poly[3-(4-Alkoxyphenyl)thiophenes] Based Chemical Sensors
      E. Massera, M. L. Miglietta, T. Polichetti, G. Di Francia, F. Borbone, L. Ricciotti et al.
      Pages 43-47
    5. Electrical Noise Characterization of Epoxy/MWCNT Composites
      C. Barone, D. Imparato, S. Pagano, L. Vertuccio, A. Sorrentino, H. C. Neitzert
      Pages 49-53
    6. Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanostructures for Sensing Applications
      T. Krishnakumar, N. Pinna, A. Bonavita, G. Micali, G. Rizzo, G. Neri
      Pages 55-59
    7. A Novel Organic/MWCNTs Semiconductor Composite for Resistive Gas Sensors
      F. Fontana, T. Caronna, N. Donato, M. Latino, A. Bonavita, G. Rizzo et al.
      Pages 61-65
    8. An Exploratory Study on the Potential of Zeolite P-Based Materials for Sensing Applications
      I. Arrigo, M. Caprì, F. Corigliano, A. Bonavita, G. Rizzo, G. Neri et al.
      Pages 67-71
    9. Thermoelectric Properties of Carbon Nanotubes Layers
      M. Penza, R. Rossi, M. Alvisi, D. Valerini, E. Serra, E. Martinelli et al.
      Pages 73-79
    10. Bis-Pyrazole Based Thin Films for Optical Gas Detection
      R. Touzani, S. El Kadiri, A. Zerrouki, S. Scorrano, G. Vasapollo, M. G. Manera et al.
      Pages 81-86
    11. Room Temperature Hydrogen Sensor Based on Pt/TiO2/MWCNT Composites
      L. De Luca, A. Donato, G. Apa, S. Santangelo, G. Faggio, G. Messina et al.
      Pages 87-91
    12. Gas Influence on Photocurrent Generation in Metal Oxide Nanowires
      S. Todros, C. Baratto, E. Comini, G. Faglia, M. Ferroni, G. Sberveglieri
      Pages 93-97
    13. Transition Metal Complexes as Ammonia Responsive Materials for SAW Chemical Sensors
      S. Lo Schiavo, P. Cardiano, N. Donato, M. Latino, G. Neri
      Pages 99-103
    14. Gas Microsensors with Metalloporphyrin-Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Networked Layers
      M. Penza, R. Rossi, M. Alvisi, D. Valerini, G. Cassano, E. Serra et al.
      Pages 105-111
    15. Gas Sensing Properties of Indium Oxide Nanoparticles Prepared by Laser Ablation in Water
      F. Barreca, S. Spadaro, G. Currò, N. Acacia, F. Neri, N. Donato et al.
      Pages 113-117
    16. Chemical Sensors for Indoor Atmosphere Monitoring
      R. Paolesse, L. Tortora, C. Di Natale, F. Dini, A. D’amico
      Pages 119-123
    17. Electrochemical and Morphological Investigation on Gold Bio-Nano-Electrodes. Preliminary Results
      Livia Della Seta, Maria Rita Montereali, Chiara Patriarca, Antonella Marone, Walter Vastarella
      Pages 125-130
    18. Synthesis, Characterization, and Ammonia Sensing Properties of Vanadium Pentoxide Nanocrystals
      G. Rizzo, A. Bonavita, G. Neri, A. Arena, G. Saitta
      Pages 131-136
    19. Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticle Arrays for SERS Based Sensing
      C. D’Andrea, F. Neri, P. M. Ossi, N. Santo, S. Trusso
      Pages 137-143
    20. Inkjet Printed Chemical Sensors
      F. Villani, I. A. Grimaldi, T. Polichetti, E. Massera, A. De Girolamo Del Mauro, G. Di Francia
      Pages 145-149
    21. Synthesis, Characterization and Sensing Applications of Nanotubular TiO2-Based Materials
      G. Neri, A. Bonavita, G. Micali, G. Centi, S. Perathoner, R. Passalacqua et al.
      Pages 151-154

  4. Devices

    1. Front Matter
      Pages 155-155
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    2. Detection of a Tumor Marker in Serum by an Electrochemical Assay Coupled to Magnetic Beads
      Q. A. M. Al-Khafaji, S. Tombelli, S. Laschi, G. Marrazza, M. Mascini, N. A. M. Mohammed
      Pages 157-161
    3. Smart Multichannel Flow Sensor with Temperature and Pressure Compensation
      P. Bruschi, M. Dei, F. Butti, M. Piotto
      Pages 163-167
    4. Field Effect Transistor Sensing Devices Employing Lipid Layers
      S. Cotrone, M. D. Angione, M. Magliulo, N. Cioffi, R. Pilolli, G. Palazzo et al.
      Pages 169-173
    5. The Measure of Atmospheric Electric Field
      S. Iarossi, M. Poscolieri, C. Rafanelli, D. Franceschinis, A. Rondini, M. Maggi et al.
      Pages 175-179
    6. Single Palladium Nanowire: Morphology and its Correlation with Sensing Mechanism
      Vera La Ferrara, Brigida Alfano, Tiziana Polichetti, Ettore Massera, Girolamo Di Francia, Giuseppe Fiorentino
      Pages 181-185
    7. Silicon Carbide Schottky Diodes for Alpha Particle Detection
      M. Piotto, P. Bruschi, A. Diligenti, R. Ciolini, G. Curzio, A. Di Fulvio
      Pages 187-191
    8. Nano-Devices Based on Spin-Transfer Torque Effects
      V. Puliafito, A. Prattella
      Pages 193-197
    9. Physical and Morphological Characterization of an Innovative System Control for the Accurate Execution of Lung Surgery
      L. Fuggiano, R. Caione, F. Casino, R. Rella
      Pages 199-202
    10. Plasmonic and Magneto-Plasmonic Nanostructured Materials for Sensors and Biosensors Application
      M. G. Manera, G. S. Masi, G. Montagna, F. Casino, R. Rella, A. Garcia-Martin et al.
      Pages 203-208
    11. Nonlinear MEMS Mechanism for Energy Harvesting from Mechanical Vibrations
      B. Andò, S. Baglio, C. Trigona
      Pages 209-214

  5. Systems

    1. Front Matter
      Pages 215-215
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    2. Liquid-Flow Measurements in Silicon Dioxide Channels with Micron-Sized Dimension
      G. Barillaro, A. Diligenti, L. M. Strambini
      Pages 217-221
    3. Fiber Optic Broadband Ultrasonic Probe for Virtual Biopsy: Technological Solutions
      E. Biagi, S. Cerbai, L. Masotti, L. Belsito, A. Roncaglia, G. Masetti et al.
      Pages 223-227
    4. Design, Fabrication and Characterization of a New Hybrid Resonator for Biosensing Applications
      C. Ciminelli, C. M. Campanella, M. N. Armenise
      Pages 229-233
    5. Comparison Between Integrated Transmitter Typologies for Monolithic Wireless Smart Sensors
      Letizia Fragomeni, Fabio Zito, Francesco G. Della Corte
      Pages 235-239
    6. Digital Processing of Intracranial Pressure Signal Acquired by Means of a Strain Gauge Sensor
      A. Calisto, A. Bramanti, M. Galeano, S. Serrano
      Pages 241-245
    7. Fabrication of Planar Sub-Micron Schottky Diodes for Terahertz Imaging Applications
      Francesco Gatta, Roberto Casini, Arnaldo D’amico, Michele Ortolani, Ennio Giovine, Donatella Dominijanni et al.
      Pages 247-251
    8. Power Management Systems for Photovoltaic Energy Harvesters
      M. Ferri, D. Pinna, M. Grassi, E. Dallago, P. Malcovati
      Pages 253-257
    9. A Low Noise 32-Channel CMOS Read-Out Circuit for X-ray Silicon Drift Chamber Detectors
      L. Picolli, M. Grassi, M. Ferri, P. Malcovati
      Pages 259-263
    10. Complexity Management in Manufacturing Microsystems: Remarks on Artificial and Natural Systems Comparison
      U. Mastromatteo
      Pages 265-269
    11. Enhanced Mass Sensitivity of Carbon Nanotube Multilayer Measured by QCM-Based Gas Sensors
      M. Penza, P. Aversa, R. Rossi, M. Alvisi, G. Cassano, D. Suriano et al.
      Pages 271-277
    12. 2D Anemometer Based on Multichannel Single Chip Flow Sensor
      M. Piotto, P. Bruschi, F. Butti, G. Pennelli
      Pages 279-283
    13. Electro-Optical Modulating Multistack Device Based on the CMOS-Compatible Technology of Amorphous Silicon
      Sandro Rao, Francesco G. Della Corte, Caterina Summonte
      Pages 285-289
    14. Improved SQUID Sensors for Biomagnetic Imaging
      Antonio Vettoliere, C. Granata, S. Rombetto, M. Russo
      Pages 291-295

About these proceedings

Introduction

This book contains a selection of papers presented at the 15th Italian Conference on Sensors and Microsystems. It provides a unique perspective on the research and development of sensors, microsystems and related technologies in Italy. In an interdisciplinary approach is taken covering topics, ranging from materials science, chemistry, applied physics, electronic engineering and biotechnologies.

  • Includes tutorial paper(s), written by experts in the field
  • Presents up-date research in the area of sensors and Microsystems
  • Contains contributions from both academic and industrial researchers
  • Comprises a compendium of current research in Italy in the field of sensors and microsystems

Keywords

Analytical Applications Analytical Applications Analytical Applications Instrumentation Instrumentation Instrumentation Materials Materials Materials Microsystems Microsystems Microsystems Sensors Sensors Sensors

Editors and affiliations

  • Giovanni Neri
    • 1
  • Nicola Donato
    • 2
  • Arnaldo d'Amico
    • 3
  • Corrado Di Natale
    • 4
  1. 1., Dept. of Industrial Chemistry and MateriUniversity of Messina, Faculty of EngineMessinaItaly
  2. 2., Dept. of Matter Physiscs and ElectronicUniversity of Messina, Faculty of EngineMessinaItaly
  3. 3.Dipto. Ingegneria ElettronicaUniversità di Roma, Tor VergataRomaItaly
  4. 4., Dept. of Electronic EngineeringUniversity of Rome Tor VergataRomaItaly

Bibliographic information

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-1324-6
  • Copyright Information Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2011
  • Publisher Name Springer, Dordrecht
  • eBook Packages Engineering
  • Print ISBN 978-94-007-1323-9
  • Online ISBN 978-94-007-1324-6
  • Series Print ISSN 1876-1100
  • Series Online ISSN 1876-1119
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