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1 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Executive Summary A. Analytical Sensors: Technologies; Applications; Impact 1 Analytical Sensors: Technologies; Applications; Impact 2 Lab-on-a-Chip 3 The Analytical System 4 Throwaway Sensors B. Data Processing and Automation 1 Data Processing and Automation C. Analytical Sensor Market and Business Climate 1 Analytical Sensor Market and Business Climate D. Scope of This Report 1 Scope of This Report 2 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Introduction A. Analytical Sensors; Instruments; Systems 1 Analytical Sensors; Instruments; Systems 2 Lab-on-a-Chip 3 The Analytical System 4 Throwaway Sensors B. New-Generation Analytical Sensors 1 New-Generation Analytical Sensors 2 New-Generation Analytical Systems C. Data Processing and Automation 1 Data Processing and Automation 3 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Basic Analytical Technologies A. Electrochemical Methods 1 Hybrid Technology: Sensitive Microsensors 4 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Electron; Nuclear and X-ray Analyses A. Two Conventional Spectroscopic Methods Combined 1 Two Conventional Spectroscopic Methods Combined B. Electrochemical Analysis with Scanning Probe Microscopy 1 Electrochemical Analysis with Scanning Probe Microscopy 2 Electrochemical Measurements 3 Traditional Scanning Probe Microscopy 4 Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy 5 Electrochemistry with Commercial STMs and AFMs 6 In the Future C. Nanorange Material Analysis with EFTEM 1 Nanorange Material Analysis with EFTEM D. James Bond Sensor Detects Hidden Contents 1 James Bond Sensor Detects Hidden Contents 5 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Ultrasonic Systems A. Rust-Busting Ultrasonics 1 Rust-Busting Ultrasonics B. Spectrophotometric Methods 1 Laser Eyes Chemical Compounds 2 Dime-Sized Sensor Has 2-Mile Range 3 Multidimensional Technique Enhances Vibrational Spectroscopy C. Fiberoptic Sensors 1 Fiberoptic Sensors D. Miniature Spectrometers 1 Miniature Spectrometers 2 Semiconductor Detector Arrays 3 Wavelength Dispersion E. Fiberoptics 1 Fiberoptics 2 Fiberoptic Sampling Options F. Light Sources 1 Light Sources 2 Electronics and Software 3 Quality Assurance Procedures G. Probing Single Molecules in a Living Cell 1 Probing Single Molecules in a Living Cell 6 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Mass Spectroscopy A. Analytical Technique Gets a New Twist 1 Analytical Technique Gets a New Twist B. Ion Mobile Spectrometry 1 Ion Mobile Spectrometry C. Dynamic Duo Detects Contamination in Composites Fab 1 Dynamic Duo Detects Contamination in Composites Fab D. Miniaturization Takes MS into Space and the Doctor?s Office 1 Miniaturization Takes MS into Space and the Doctor?s Office 2 Shrinking Mass Analyzers E. Miniaturizing a Magnetic-Sector Mass Spectrometer 1 Miniaturizing a Magnetic-Sector Mass Spectrometer 7 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Magnetic Resonance A. Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Watching Paint Dry 1 Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Watching Paint Dry B. Advances in High-Res NMR Spectrometers 1 Advances in High-Res NMR Spectrometers 2 Automation and Other Analytical Methods 3 The NMR Experiment Arsenal 4 Magic Angle Spinning 5 Cryogenically Cooled Probes 6 Actively Shielded Magnets 7 Higher Magnetic Field Strengths C. The Next Five Years 1 The Next Five Years 8 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Biosensors A. Biosensors 1 Biosensors B. Medical Sensors vs. Biosensors 1 Medical Sensors vs. Biosensors C. Self-Assembled Biosensor 1 Self-Assembled Biosensor D. Monitoring Molecular Contamination 1 Monitoring Molecular Contamination E. Biosensor Further Automates Clinical Diagnostics 1 Biosensor Further Automates Clinical Diagnostics F. Novel Method Detects Prions 1 Novel Method Detects Prions G. The Promise of DNA Chip Technology 1 The Promise of DNA Chip Technology 2 How DNA Chips Work 3 The Promise Is Realized 9 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Sensor Materials and Processes A. Porous Silicon: Sensor Applications 1 Introduction 2 Conductivity and Capacitance Effects 3 Photoluminescence Quenching 4 Irreversible Quenching by Reactive Molecules 5 Reversible Quenching of Photoluminescence by Physisorbed Molecules 6 Reversible Quenching by Energy or Charge Acceptors 7 Patterning of Sensor Arrays B. Enhanced CCD Detection of UV 1 Enhanced CCD Detection of UV C. Porous Silicon Senses SO2 1 Porous Silicon Senses SO2 D. The First Practical Multiapplication Biosensor 1 The First Practical Multiapplication Biosensor E. Micromachined Humidity Sensors 1 Micromachined Humidity Sensors F. Market Forecast: Porous Silicon 1 Market Forecast: Porous Silicon G. Porous Silicon Continues to Transform Analytical Devices 1 Porous Silicon Continues to Transform Analytical Devices H. Porous Silicon Illuminates New Analytical Devices 1 Porous Silicon Illuminates New Analytical Devices 10 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Molecular Imprinting A. Coatings Help Electrodes Identify Single Molecules 1 Coatings Help Electrodes Identify Single Molecules 11 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Polymers A. Composites Tuned with Polymer Blend Microparticles 1 Composites Tuned with Polymer Blend Microparticles B. Conductive Polymers 1 Conductive Polymers 2 Electronic Noses 3 Abtech Scientific Inc. 4 Aromascan Inc. 5 Hughes Aircraft Co. Research Labs 6 Neotronics Scientific Inc. 7 Digisense Analog Conductive Plastic Sensors 12 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Inorganic Detector Materials A. Single-Crystal Photon Microdetectors See Broad Spectrum 1 Single-Crystal Photon Microdetectors See Broad Spectrum B. In Situ Observation of Complex Materials Processes Possible 1 In Situ Observation of Complex Materials Processes Possible C. Diode Lasers Solve Many Detection Problems 1 Diode Lasers Solve Many Detection Problems D. Semiconductor Plus Voltage Equals Magnetism 1 Semiconductor Plus Voltage Equals Magnetism 2 The Role of Manganese 3 Quantum Computing E. Light Emission Properties of Gold May Have Many Applications 1 Light Emission Properties of Gold May Have Many Applications F. Two-Phase Glass Coating Protects High-Temperature Alloys 1 Two-Phase Glass Coating Protects High-Temperature Alloys G. Semiconducting Nanopowders Make Cheaper Pollution Sensors 1 Semiconducting Nanopowders Make Cheaper Pollution Sensors H. Ferroelectric Film Could Serve as Oxygen Sensor 1 Ferroelectric Film Could Serve as Oxygen Sensor I. Thin-Film Tech Carries Emerging Electronics; ICS; Optics 1 Thin-Film Tech Carries Emerging Electronics; ICS; Optics 13 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Sensors for Inorganic Chemicals A. Device Detects Mercury in Liquid Hydrocarbons 1 Device Detects Mercury in Liquid Hydrocarbons B. Chlorine Measurement Becomes Easier 1 Chlorine Measurement Becomes Easier C. Calorimetric Chemical Sensors Come to Ozone Detection 1 Calorimetric Chemical Sensors Come to Ozone Detection D. Detect Toxic Elements by Atomic Weight 1 Detect Toxic Elements by Atomic Weight 14 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Software and Automation of Sensors A. Multivariate Calibration Alters NIR-Spectroscopy 1 Multivariate Calibration Alters NIR-Spectroscopy B. Robust Adaptive Nonlinear Control 1 Robust Adaptive Nonlinear Control C. Smart Chemical Sensors 1 Smart Chemical Sensors D. Smarter; Faster Sensor Response 1 Smarter; Faster Sensor Response E. Next-Generation Measurements 1 Next-Generation Measurements 2 Analog to Digital 3 ADC Renaissance 4 Stand-Alone Instrument Trends 5 PC in the Instrument; or Instrument in the PC? 6 Digital Measurement Systems 7 The Next Step F. Wireless Sensor Network Topologies 1 Wireless Sensor Network Topologies 2 Point-to-Point Networks 3 Multidrop Networks 4 Can the Nodes Talk and Listen Simultaneously? 5 Analog vs. Digital 6 Baseband vs. Broadband 7 Master-Slave vs. Peer-to-Peer vs. Broadcast 8 Circuit Switched vs. Packet Switched\: How Long Should a Node 9 Web Networks 15 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Throwaway Chemical Sensors A. Throwaway Chemical Sensors 1 Throwaway Chemical Sensors B. Portable Chemical Sensors 1 Portable Chemical Sensors C. Integrating Optics with Chemical Sensors 1 Integrating Optics with Chemical Sensors D. Cone Waveguide Immunosensors 1 Cone Waveguide Immunosensors E. Thick Films for Detecting Hydrogen 1 Thick Films for Detecting Hydrogen F. Ion Exchangers Detect Metals 1 Ion Exchangers Detect Metals G. Gold-Immobilized Electrochemical Sensors 1 Gold-Immobilized Electrochemical Sensors H. Electrocatalytic Gas Detector 1 Electrocatalytic Gas Detector I. Sensing Trace Levels of Nitrogen Dioxide 1 Sensing Trace Levels of Nitrogen Dioxide J. Gas Sensing with Catalytic Metal Gates 1 Gas Sensing with Catalytic Metal Gates K. Using Molecules to Identify Organic Compounds 1 Using Molecules to Identify Organic Compounds L. Detecting Acids 1 Detecting Acids M. Multipoint Gas Monitoring 1 Multipoint Gas Monitoring N. Electronic Tongue 1 Electronic Tongue 16 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Unique Sensor Applications A. Chromatography and Human Nose Combined for Sensing 1 Chromatography and Human Nose Combined for Sensing B. Electronic Sniffer 1 Electronic Sniffer C. Optical Sensors: Online Base Determination 1 Optical Sensors: Online Base Determination D. Better Designs for Pushbroom Imaging Spectrometers 1 Better Designs for Pushbroom Imaging Spectrometers E. Electronic Tongue Can Recognize Flavor 1 Electronic Tongue Can Recognize Flavor F. Tracking Hydrological Chaos Through the Ground 1 Tracking Hydrological Chaos Through the Ground G. New Analytical Tool Enables High-Tech; Tailored Polymers 1 New Analytical Tool Enables High-Tech; Tailored Polymers H. Nanosurface Defects: Positively ID 1 Nanosurface Defects: Positively ID I. In Situ Observation of Surfaces at High Temperatures 1 In Situ Observation of Surfaces at High Temperatures J. Concepts and Visions for Electronic and Bioelectronic Noses 1 Concepts and Visions for Electronic and Bioelectronic Noses 17 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Markets; Impact; Business Climate A. Markets; Impact; Business Climate 1 Markets; Impact; Business Climate B. Market Trends in Analytical Instrumentation 1 Market Trends in Analytical Instrumentation 2 Impact of Miniaturization 3 Internet and E-commerce 4 Materials Science Markets 5 Environmental Markets 6 Pharmaceutical Markets 7 Biotechnology Markets 8 Food and Beverage Markets 9 Process Analyzers 10 Onsite and Process Instruments for Water Analysis 11 Onsite and Process Instruments for Air Analysis 12 Onsite and Process Instruments for Gas Detection; Monitoring and Analysis 13 Bioanalytical Instrumentation: Electrophoresis 14 MEMS and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices 15 Miniaturization; Automation and Robotics C. Market Drivers 1 Market Drivers 2 Industry Leaders 3 Intelligent Sensing: Micro Noses; Eyes and Tongues D. Lab-on-a-Chip 1 Lab-on-a-Chip E. Medical Diagnostics 1 Medical Diagnostics F. Chemical Analysis Instrumentation 1 Chemical Analysis Instrumentation G. Keys to Strong Measurement and Control Market 1 Keys to Strong Measurement and Control Market 2 Changing Communications H. Sensors 1 ATP-Focused Nano and MEMS Programs I. Biosensors 1 Biosensors J. DNA Microchips 1 DNA Microchips K. Environmental Analysis 1 Environmental Analysis L. Antibody-Based Analysis 1 Antibody-Based Analysis M. MEMS/LOC Combinations 1 MEMS/LOC Combinations N. Service; Support: New US Gas Sensor Market Focus 1 Service; Support: New US Gas Sensor Market Focus O. NASA Launches Industry Sensor Plan 1 NASA Launches Industry Sensor Plan 18 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Resources: Analystical Sensors A. Research and Development Centers 1 Research and Development Centers 19 Analytical Sensors and Instruments, Patents: Sensors; Detectors; Analyzers A. Patents: Sensors; Detectors; Analyzers 1 Patents: Sensors; Detectors; Analyzers 2 Patents cont.