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Nakouti, I, Korostynska, O, Mason, A and Al-Shamma'a, A (2014) Detection of pathogenic bacteria in aqueous media: Assessing the potential of real-time electromagnetic wave sensing. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Sensing Technology . pp. 140-145. (Eighth International Conference on Sensing Technology, 1st - 5th September 2014, Liverpool).
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Abstract
This paper reports on the capabilities of a novel electromagnetic wave sensing method to detect and identify the presence of various pathogenic bacteria in aqueous media. In particular, the change in the electromagnetic wave signal in microwave frequency range is used as an indicator of bacteria presence. The assessment was conducted by recording reflected signal spectra when the sensor was in contact with deionised water, Escherichia coli, sterile nutrient broth and Pseudomonas aeruginosa solutions. The distinct feature of the proposed system is that the detection is performed in real time, without the need for additional sample processing or chemicals. This bacteria detection method would be of benefit in a broad range of applications, ranging from water quality monitoring in wastewater treatment facilities to safety assurance in healthcare and food industry.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering |
| Divisions: | Civil Engineering & Built Environment |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Nov 2015 10:18 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Apr 2022 15:14 |
| URI: | https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/2313 |
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