Electrical devices with enhanced electrochemical activity and manufacturing methods thereof
US9309551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/48707
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some aspects, a device is provided having a member with a region of enhanced electrochemical activity. In one aspect, a sensor of enhanced electrochemical activity is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The sensor may include a sensor member of a semiconductor material wherein the sensor member has a surface region of enhanced electrochemical activity. In other aspects, the member may be made of semiconducting foam having a surface region of enhanced electrochemical activity. In some embodiments, the region may be thermally-induced. Manufacturing methods and apparatus are also provided, as are numerous other aspects.
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