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46 results for “sensing

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Polymer Indicator Displacement Assay: Electrochemical Glucose Monitoring Based on Boronic Acid Receptors and Graphene Foam, Gii, Competitively Binding with Poly-Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid

An alternative, low-cost yet effective electrochemical glucose chemo-sensing technique based on boronic acid functionalisation upon Gii-Sens

20 January 2022
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Smart Glucose Monitoring: Pure 3D Carbon Nanomaterial and Gold Nanoparticle Based Biosensors with Real-Time Monitoring

Smart glucose monitoring. A promising Gii-based alternative for a sensitive, electrochemical, non-enzymatic, real-time monitoring.

8 May 2025
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Implementation of a simple functionalisation of graphene (Gii-Sens) in the determination of a suitable linker for use in biocatalytic devices

Highlights Gii-Sens has shown to be ideal electrodes for glucose biosensors. Glucose sensitivity of 22.7 μA/mM/cm^2 shows promise for metal-free sensors. The observable biocatalytic response from the electrodes, prepared through simple drop-casting methods onto commercially available 3D graphene foams, represents a promising first step to the development of metal-free biocatalytic devices based on this setup […]

8 November 2024
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Non-covalent π–π functionalised Gii-Sens Carbon based electrode for interleukin-10 (IL-10) impedimetric detection

Biosensors in clinical applications can shorten response time of primary health services; Gii-Sens demonstrates potential with IL-10 in facilitating the adoption.

15 February 2023
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How advanced carbon nanomaterials can enable on-site environmental sensing

The shift towards real-time, on-site environmental monitoring is becoming an operational necessity.

8 April 2026
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Electrochemical Immunosensor Using COOH-Functionalized 3D Graphene Electrodes for Sensitive Detection of Tau-441 Protein

Development of an electrochemical immunosensor based on Gii-Sens for sensitive and selective detection of Alzheimer's Disease biomarker.

30 July 2025
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Pyrene-Appended Boronic Acids on Graphene Foam Electrodes Provide Quantum Capacitance-Based Molecular Sensors for Lactate

Gii provides a great platform for sensing mechanism based on capacitance changes and could open opportunities in wireless sensing and more.

15 August 2024
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Why controlled-environment sensing is key to detecting specific pathogens

Pathogen detection is one of the most demanding problems in environmental monitoring because it requires high specificity (identifying the right organism) at low concentrations in complex matrices.

19 February 2026
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How advanced nanomaterials drive higher sensitivity in electrochemical biosensors

Discover how Gii is redefining electrochemical biosensing with scalable, ultra-sensitive carbon nanomaterials.

21 October 2025
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iGii promotes James Youell to spearhead sales of groundbreaking point-of-care diagnostic technology, Gii-Sens

Integrated Graphene, the electrochemistry specialists behind Gii, a three-dimensional nanomaterial.

31 January 2024
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How carbon nanomaterials are transforming biosensing's sustainability credentials

From point-of-care diagnostics to wearable health monitors and environmental sensing, biosensor developers are being challenged to innovate sustainably.

20 November 2025
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New highly sensitive saliva-based cortisol sensor developed – eliminating the need for invasive blood tests

Pioneering saliva-based point-of-care electrochemical biosensor developed for real-time cortisol tracking – avoiding the need for invasive blood tests. Underpinned by a Gii-Sens electrode, comparative studies reveal the biosensor has 100 times greater sensitivity compared to traditional saliva tests, ensuring reliable cortisol level measurements. Applications include identifying early onset of stress related metabolic and neurological disorders, […]

31 July 2024
Guide

Making Real-time, In-situ Environmental Sensors a Reality

This guide explores how Gii enables stable, high-sensitivity detection in complex environmental matrices Download now

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Ultra-Thin Graphene Foam (Gii) Based Flexible Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors for Robotics

Advanced materials like Gii are promising materials due to electric and mechanical properties and compatibility with flexible substrates.

9 June 2022
Application note

Multi-analyte Sensing Application Note

Designing multiplexed immunoassays on Gii electrode arrays, including surface chemistry and cross-talk control.

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Making real-time, in-situ environmental sensors a reality

Bringing environmental sensors out of the lab and into real-world deployment remains a fundamental challenge.

10 March 2026
Scientific publication

Electrochemical Immunosensor Using COOH-functionalised 3D Graphene Electrodes for Tau-441

Sensitive detection of Tau-441 protein on carboxyl-functionalised Gii electrodes.

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Potential broadband photodetector concept based on three-dimensional Gii

Highlights Gii has high detectivity, low-cost and mass-producibility properties that could improve broadband photodetectors. Gii outperforms existing materials in terms of detection performance, while also being a low-cost, sustainable, supply-secure and commercially scalable material. Gii-powered broadband photodetectors could eliminate the cost of and space for using multiple sensing materials and ultimately offer faster fibre optic […]

12 November 2024
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Sustainable Occupancy Sensing Platform via Triboelectric and Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors

Gii powered Triboelectric Nanogenerators offers a sustainable, robust, low-maintenance solution for smart building environmental control.

21 July 2025
Scientific publication

Development of Flexible, High-sensitivity Graphene Foam Pressure Sensors

Graphene foam as the active layer in flexible, high-sensitivity pressure sensing.

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Polymer of intrinsic microporosity (PIM-1) enhances hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production at Gii-Sens electrodes

This paper demonstrates that the formation of H2O2 on Gii can be enhanced by microporous polymer deposits on the Gii electrode surface.

30 October 2022
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The role of electrode materials in accurate, sensitive point-of-care diagnostic readings

To advance the POC diagnostics field, novel carbon nanomaterials are emerging as transformative alternatives to traditional materials

7 August 2025
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pH Effects on Graphene Foam Capacitance Induced by Adsorption of 1-pyrenemethylamine

Electrochemical impedance-based capacitance sensing with Gii for future opportunity to employ wireless capacitance readout.

9 April 2025
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Disposable immune health test for IL-10 in saliva

A recent study demonstrates how using 3D carbon nanomaterial electrochemical sensors can enable disposable, point-of-care immune health testing directly from saliva.

31 March 2026
Data sheet

Gii Platform Datasheet

In a world where most sensing platforms are built to detect just one marker at a time, iGii's platform changes what's possible.

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University of Bath scientists develop new battery-free lactic acid sensor using Gii-Sens

Scientists at the University of Bath, UK, introduce breakthrough carbon-based sensor for detecting lactic acid levels in saliva – avoiding the need for an electrical power source. Underpinned by a Gii-Sens electrode platform, the Gii chemosensor could have potential for highly sensitive lactic acid testing in remote locations without needing a lab. Applications could include […]

22 May 2024
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Graphene sensors may help to detect Sepsis earlier in critically ill patients

A new study from the University of Bath has shown that graphene-based biosensors, designed by Integrated Graphene, have the potential to play a major role in detecting increased levels of lactate, an important biomarker for the treatment of critically ill patients. The research, published in Sensor and Actuators: B.Chemical1, shows that Integrated Graphene’s Gii-Sens™ electrochemical […]

6 June 2023
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iGii appoints Dr Jo Holmes to supercharge Gii-Sens growth

Dr. Jo Holmes has been appointed to spearhead sales of Gii-Sens, its world leading electrochemical electrode. With a distinguished background in electrochemistry spanning both business and academia, Dr. Holmes brings a wealth of expertise to the team. In this newly created role, she will collaborate with new and existing customers to integrate Gii-Sens into their […]

16 May 2024
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Development of flexible and high sensitivity graphene foam based pressure sensors

Part 2 of the “Ultra-Thin Graphene Foam Based Flexible Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors for Robotics publication.

30 April 2022
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iGii commissioned Anthesis to support the screening LCA of Gii-Sens

iGii commissioned Anthesis to conduct a screening LCA on our Gii-Sens Biosensors range to understand the carbon footprint of our manufacturing processes.

3 July 2025
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Understanding sensitivity in biosensors - metrics, surface area and detection principles

When it comes to calculating precise sensitivity in biosensors, engineers need an understanding of how to leverage electrochemical detection methods.

18 September 2025
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What types of sensors are used in environmental monitoring?

Engineers need a wide understanding of environmental sensors to understand which fits where and why to make the right choice for their specific application.

5 February 2026
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Polymer indicator displacement assay (PIDA) with boronic acid receptors on Gii-Sens for self-optimised impedimetric lactic acid determination

Gii-Sens can help to move benchtop devices to point of care as required in the application of such assays given it’s low cost and reliable

15 February 2023
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The increasing need for real-time, in-situ detection of pollutants

Let’s take a closer look at why environmental sensors have yet to reach precise and real-time capabilities in-situ, and why this is set to change in the future.

6 January 2026
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4 Novel Transducers for Biosensors Compared

Explore four novel transducers revolutionising biosensors, leveraging cutting-edge materials like Gii for enhanced sensitivity, specificity, and real-time applications in healthcare and environmental monitoring.

5 February 2025
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Ultrasensitive electrochemical sensor for detection of salivary cortisol in stress conditions

Gii-Sens provided a great electrochemical platform in the detection of Interleukin-10 achieving exceptional sensitivity limit of 0.24 fg mL−1.

1 August 2024
Guide

Drive Higher Sensitivity in Electrochemical Biosensors

This guide explores how advanced nanomaterials drive higher sensitivty in electrochemical biosensors. Download now

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Gii-Sens Electrode Performance Comparison

An introductory comparison of premium commercially available electrode performance.

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How to develop digital biosensors with higher sensitivity and faster reactions

This guide explores the core design strategies and signal optimisation techniques driving the next generation of ultra-sensitive, fast-responding digital biosensors.

7 October 2025
Technical page

Biocompatibility in Every Sense

Biocompatibility testing and contact classes for Gii pure carbon nanomaterial.

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Nanomaterial-Based Biosensors and the Future of Medicine

We take a look at the future of medicine with emerging nano-biosensors that bring unprecedented sensitivity and scalable fabrication.

6 March 2025
Guide

How to Develop Digital Biosensors

This guide reveals development of digital biosensors that deliver reliable performance, explores material hurdles holding many designs back and introduces how new carbon nanomaterials can unlock ultra-sensitive, rapid-response digital diagnostics. Download now

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A guide to reducing noise and increasing sensitivity in biosensors

Even state-of-the-art biosensors can face limitations imposed by noise, both intrinsic and environmental

14 August 2025
Data sheet

Gii-Sens Datasheet

Gii-Sens brings the power of Gii into a ready-to-use electrode that enables faster, more accurate assay and sensor development. Includes electrode materials, geometry, handling and storage.

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Enhancing antibiotic detection via an aptasensor: the case of ciprofloxacin

An aptamer-based Gii-Sens (aptasensor) was developed for the detection of ciprofloxacin, the active pharmaceutical ingredient of antibiotics.

30 March 2025
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What makes a biosensor material truly biocompatible?

As diagnostic technologies move closer to the patient, the materials that enable these sensors must meet a fundamental requirement of being safe for use.

9 December 2025

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