A novel glucose sensor based on the deflection of a thin membrane is proposed in the article. The sensor consists of a glucose-sensitive hydrogel layer which exhibits swelling when immersed in a glucose-containing solution. A detailed overview of the fabrication procedure and preliminary experimental results for real-time glucose monitoring using our prototype devices will be presented.

Volume Subject Area:
Microelectromechanical Systems
Topics:
Deflection, Glucose, Membranes, Sensors, Engineering prototypes, Glucose measurement by monitoring device, Hydrogels, Manufacturing
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