Skin-emitted acetone detection toward self-monitoring of fat metabolisms

Y. Yamada, S. Hiyama, T. Toyooka, H. Onoe, S. Takeuchi

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Abstract

We aimed to develop a device for detecting very low concentrations of skin-emitted acetone (skin acetone) toward self-monitoring of fat metabolisms in our daily life. Skin acetone analysis is expected to be a powerful tool to prevent and alleviate lifestyle-related diseases, however existing methods lack in repeated use and require large-sized apparatus. We propose to use a zeolite array as a concentrator of skin acetone to relieve the requirements for the detector sensitivity, and showed that it can produce more than tenfold concentrated skin acetones. Our results will help to open the way for a wearable skin acetone analyzer.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages1842-1844
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781632666246
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Jan 1
Externally publishedYes
Event17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013 - Freiburg, Germany
Duration: 2013 Oct 272013 Oct 31

Publication series

Name17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013
Volume3

Other

Other17th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2013
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityFreiburg
Period13/10/2713/10/31

Keywords

  • Acetone concentrator
  • Health monitoring
  • Skin gas
  • Wearable device
  • Zeolite array

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering

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