Issue 94, 2017

Liquid-to-gel transition for visual and tactile detection of biological analytes

Abstract

So far all visual and instrument-free methods have been based on a color change. However, colorimetric assays cannot be used by blind or color-blind people. Here we introduce a liquid-to-gel transition as a general output platform. The signal output (a piece of gel) can be unambiguously distinguished from liquid both visually and by touch. This approach promises to contribute to the development of an accessible environment for visually impaired persons.

Graphical abstract: Liquid-to-gel transition for visual and tactile detection of biological analytes

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
07 Sep 2017
Accepted
23 Oct 2017
First published
23 Oct 2017

Chem. Commun., 2017,53, 12622-12625

Liquid-to-gel transition for visual and tactile detection of biological analytes

T. A. Fedotova and D. M. Kolpashchikov, Chem. Commun., 2017, 53, 12622 DOI: 10.1039/C7CC07035G

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