Hybrid sensor for diabetes detection from exhaled breath using nanoparticles loaded 1D metal oxides

Project description

A breath analyser for glucose monitoring in diabetes

Diabetes is the most prevalent chronic condition worldwide, with patients undergoing painful blood glucose tests on a daily basis. The EU-funded Sensor4Diabetes project proposes to replace this monitoring approach by developing an innovative sensor that measures specific compounds in patients' exhaled breath such as acetone, ethanol and methyl nitrate. The sensor will be functionalised with different catalytic nanoparticles to enhance the selectivity and speed of the catalytic activation of the adsorbed gas molecules. The highly effective diabetic breath analyser constitutes a non-invasive method for monitoring blood glucose levels and is expected to bring a paradigm shift in diabetes management.

Fields of science

• medical and health sciences › clinical medicine › endocrinology › diabetes
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › inorganic chemistry › metals
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › organic chemistry › volatile organic compounds
• engineering and technology › electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering › electronic engineering › sensors

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2019 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2019
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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

CITY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Address

Northampton Square
EC1V 0HB London
United Kingdom

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 224 933,76