Abstract:
A DNA chip includes a carrier and a microarray of spots containing immobilised catcher molecules which are arranged on the carrier. Each spot contains a microelectrode system for the impedance spectroscopic detection of binding events occurring between the catcher molecules and target molecules of an analyte solution applied to the spots. The microelectrode system has a pair of polarisation electrodes in order to produce an alternating electromagnetic field and a pair of sensor electrodes for measuring a voltage drop in the analyte.
Abstract:
A DNA chip includes a carrier and a microarray of spots containing immobilised catcher molecules which are arranged on the carrier. Each spot contains a microelectrode system for the impedance spectroscopic detection of binding events occurring between the catcher molecules and target molecules of an analyte solution applied to the spots. The microelectrode system has a pair of polarisation electrodes in order to produce an alternating electromagnetic field and a pair of sensor electrodes for measuring a voltage drop in the analyte.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a DNA chip comprising a carrier (14) and a microarray of spots (1) containing immobilised catcher molecules which are arranged on said carrier. Each spot (1) contains a microelectrode system for the impedance spectroscopic detection of binding events occurring between the catcher molecules and target molecules of an analyte solution (38) applied to the spots (1). The microelectrode system has a pair of polarisation electrodes (2,4) in order to produce an alternating electromagnetic field and a pair of sensor electrodes (8,10) for measuring a voltage drop in the analyte (38).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for biochemical analysis using a micro-reaction array with at least two reaction chambers for materials which react together chemically or biochemically. According to the invention, the reaction chambers are smaller than 1 Úl, said reaction chambers are filled together by throughflow, the chemical or biochemical reactions of the substances retained therein then occurs in the individual isolated reaction chambers, thus preventing an interference between the reactions in the individual reaction chambers and the reaction products remain enclosed in the relevant reaction chambers. According to the invention, in said arrangement the planar array has at least two reaction chambers for substances, whereby means are provided for closing the reaction chambers with the goal of preventing an exchange of substances.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for following the change in concentration of a redox-active substance, whereby suitable potentials for a reduction process or an oxidation process are applied to the working electrode of a measuring device. The invention is characterized in that the potential of the working electrode is pulsed and measuring phases and relaxation phases are alternately produced, the pulse lengths of measuring phase and relaxation phase being determined in a suitable manner. A rapid relaxation of the concentration gradient is electrochemically forced so that the measurement can be carried out on simple transducer arrays. A device for carrying out the method is characterized by comprising a transducer array (100, 200) in addition to a suitable potentiostat. The transducer array (100, 200) can consist of a planar metal substrate (1) on which at least one flexible insulator (2) is disposed, the metal surface and the insulator surface being firmly linked. The transducer array (200) can also comprise silicon-based CMOS structures.
Abstract:
Micro-fuel cells based on direct methanol fuel cells are known. According to the invention, a consumable material, comprising a mixture of a fluid fuel and an aqueous alkali liquor is supplied to the anode of the fuel cell, whilst the cathode is supplied with oxygen or air. A porous membrane (1) is arranged between the electrodes in the corresponding micro-fuel cell, whereby the porosity of the pores depends on the surface properties of the alkali liquor. Pore sizes are advantageously a diameter of
Abstract:
Cold starting is carried out by directly converting process gas into thermal energy by means of a catalytic reaction. The thermal energy is used to heat up the fuel cell stack, wherein the process of heating up the fuel cell stack is carried out separately from the operation of the fuel cell facility. To this end, heating elements (20, 40) form separate components in the fuel cell stack (10, 30), which are mounted in a predetermined order in said fuel cell stack (10, 30).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a fuel cell stack, to the use of said fuel cell stack, and to a method for the assembly thereof. The stack is held together by a material having sealing (21) and fixing properties (22).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a PEM (polymer electrolyte membrane) fuel cell (BZ) with a novel humidification and cooling system. The inventive fuel cell consists of a membrane-electrode unit (ME) and at least one separator with structured channels. A liquid or a foam is added to the stream of fuel and/or the stream of oxidant for humidification and/or cooling.
Abstract:
In order to follow the change in concentration of a redox-active substance, potential suitable for a reducing process or oxidation process are applied to the working electrode of a measuring device. According to the invention, the potential of the working electrode is pulsed and measuring phases and relaxation phases are alternately produced, the pulse lengths of the measuring phase and relaxation phase being predetermined in a suitable manner. In this manner, a rapid relaxation of the concentration gradient is forced electrochemically so that the measurement can be carried out on simple transducer arrays. The device for carrying out the inventive method comprises a transducer array in addition to a suitable potentiostat. Said transducer array may comprise a planar metal substrate (1) on which at least one flexible insulator (2) having a firm connection between the metal surface and the insulator surface is located. The array is generated by suitably structuring the substrate.