Proceedings (Mar 2024)

LIG/ZnO/Porphyrin-Functionalized EGFET-Based Electronic Tongue

  • Kishore Pushparaj,
  • Alexandro Catini,
  • Rosamaria Capuano,
  • Leonardo Papale,
  • Valerio Allegra,
  • Gabriele Magna,
  • Gianni Antonelli,
  • Eugenio Martinelli,
  • Yuvaraj Sivalingam,
  • Roberto Paolesse,
  • Corrado di Natale

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2024097116
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 97, no. 1
p. 116

Abstract

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The use of laser cutter machines to produce porous graphene films is an innovative method for a low-cost production of flexible electrodes for electronics and sensing applications. Here, laser-induced graphene (LIG) is used to produce the gate electrodes of EGFET sensors. LIG electrodes and LIG electrodes functionalized with ZnO and metalloporphyrin-coated ZnO are used as elements of the electronic tongue. The array is tested in a classical experiment aimed at identifying complex food matrices, such as fruit juices. The results demonstrate the feasibility of the approach and provide a solid basis for further array developments.

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