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Electronic Tongue-A Tool for All Tastes?
Marta Podrażka1, Ewa Bączyńska2,3, Magdalena Kundys4
1Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, 01-224 Warsaw, Poland. mpodrazka@ichf.edu.pl.
Biosensors
|January 6, 2018
Summary
Electronic tongue systems offer versatile analysis beyond traditional uses. This review explores advanced capabilities with mixed sensor arrays and biosensors for broader applications and low-cost development.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Sensor Technology
Background:
- Electronic tongues (e-tongues) traditionally analyze food, water, and pharmaceuticals.
- Their potential extends to complex samples like fermentation broths due to interferent reduction.
- Current applications outside these core areas are limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the real capabilities of e-tongue systems.
- To explore advancements using mixed sensor arrays, biosensors, and molecularly imprinted polymers.
- To discuss future directions in e-tongue applications and system development.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on electronic tongue systems.
- Analysis of mixed sensor array configurations.
- Integration of biosensors and molecularly imprinted polymers.
Main Results:
- E-tongues demonstrate high potential for complex sample analysis beyond traditional applications.
- Mixed sensor arrays and hybrid approaches enhance selectivity and sensitivity.
- Future development trends focus on low-cost, versatile analytical platforms.
Conclusions:
- Electronic tongues possess untapped potential for diverse analytical challenges.
- Hybrid sensor designs are key to expanding e-tongue applications.
- Continued development in low-cost systems will drive wider adoption.
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