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Kate Grudpan1, Spas D Kolev2, Somchai Lapanantnopakhun1
1Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology and Science and Technology Research Institute, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
Abstract:
This paper reviews the development and recent use of everyday communications and IT equipment (mobile phones, digital cameras, scanners, webcams, etc) as detection devices for colorimetric chemistries. Such devices can readily be applied for visible detection using reaction formats such as microfluidic paper based analytical devices (µPADs), indicator papers, and well plate reaction vessels. Their use is highly advantageous with respect to cost, simplicity and portability, and offers many opportunities in the areas of point of care diagnosis, and at-site monitoring of environmental, agricultural, food and beverage parameters.
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