Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses IZI-BBRespiratory Gas Analysis by integrated surface solution without device assistance
The respiratory gas mask can be converted into an elegant test system for non-invasive analysis of the respiratory gas. As this test system is also suitable for sampling over a longer period of time, an adjustable concentration of the analyte over the wearing time is possible.
Prototype of a mask for the device-free detection of analytes in the respiratory air
- Non-invasive analysis of organic compounds (cytokines, proteins, bacteria)
- Analysis system made of functionally integrated cellulose surface
- Modified cellulose with high mechanical stability, flexibility & water absorption capacity
- Combination of sample collection, sample concentration & analysis
Possible applications:
- Infection diagnostics
- Respiratory diseases (e.g. COPD)
- Clinical and forensic drug testing