Journals

 

Our research is published in the following journals 

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ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces 

Analyst 

Applied Physics Letters 

Biomedical Microdevices 

Biosensors and Bioelectronics 

Chemical Engineering Journal 

Chemosphere 

Environmental Science and Technology 

IEEE Sensors Journal 

IEEE/ASME Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems

IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 

Journal of Applied Microbiology 

Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology 

Journal of Materials Chemistry B 

Microchemical Journal 

RSC Advances

Sensors 

Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 

Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical 

Soil Biology and Biochemistry 

Talanta 

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2025

[43] Abu-Hassan, D.I.F.; Li, H.K.H.; *Son, A.; *Chua, B. (2025) Cold plasma-based dual cathode anemometer for simultaneous air speed and flow angle sensing, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 387, pp. 116368

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2024

[42] Lee, J.;*Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2024) Recent advances in bacterial lysis techniques for environmental monitoring: A review, Microchemical Journal, 207, pp. 111865

[41] Lee, J.; Lim, H-J.;*Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2024) Iontolysis using an electrically excited solid source of aqueous copper ions compatible with bacterial gene quantification, Microchemical Journal, 200, pp. 110296

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2023

[40] Lee, D.; *Chua, B. (2023) Multiplexed soft candy-based sensor for salivary conductivity diagnostics with uneven wetting detection capability, Chemical Engineering Journal, 477, pp. 146949

[39] Quan, J.; Shi, X.; Kim, K. N.; *Oh, D.; *Chua, B. (2023) Electrically functional water sensing duct tape suitable for detection of indoor pinhole leakages with high spatial and temporal resolution, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 351, pp. 114145 

[38] Lim, H-J.; Hong, S.; Jin, H.; *Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2023) A multi-functional reagent suitable for 1-step rapid DNA intercalation fluorescence-based screening of total bacteria in drinking water, Chemosphere, 313, pp. 137541

[37] Lee, D.; Lee, J.; Lim, H-J.; Yoon, Y.; *Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2023) Non-ohmic electrical fringe field selective to biofilm suitable for addressing biofouling in wastewater treatment, Chemical Engineering Journal, 454, pp. 140020

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2022

[36] Jin, H.; Lim, H-J.; Liles, M.R.; *Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2022) Switchable inhibitory behavior of divalent magnesium ion in DNA hybridization-based gene quantification, Analyst, 147, pp. 4845-4856

[35] Lim, H-J.; Jin, H.; *Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2022) Clustered detection of eleven phthalic acid esters by fluorescence of graphene quantum dots displaced from gold nanoparticles, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 14, pp. 4186-4196

[34] Kim, S.; Han, J-H.; Chua, B.; *Pak, J. (2022) A pH sensing pipette for cross-contamination prevention in industrial fermentation, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 69, pp. 7461-7469

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2021

[33] Lee, D.; *Chua, B. (2021) Soft candy as an electronic material suitable for salivary conductivity based medical diagnostics in resource-scarce clinical settings, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 13, pp. 43984-43992 (Featured on ACS News Service Weekly PressPac, ACS C&EN, AAAS EurekAlert, Physorg, Reddit, etc)

[32] Cho, S.W.; Lim, H.-J.; *Chua, B.;*Son, A. (2021) Single-stranded DNA probe paired aptasensor with extra dye binding sites to enhance its fluorescence response in the presence of target compound, RSC Advances, 11, pp. 21796 - 21804

[31] Park, D.; Kim, D.; Lim, H.-J.; Park, C.; Chua, B.; Lee, J.; Yoon, Y.; *Son, A. (2021) Chia seed-assisted separation and detection of polyvinyl chloride microplastics in water via gas chromatography mass spectrometry, Chemosphere, 273, pp. 129599

[30] Choi, J.; *Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2021)  Ozonation enhancement of low cost double-stranded DNA binding dye based fluorescence measurement of total bacterial load in water, RSC Advances, 11, pp. 3931 - 3941 

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2020

[29] Jin, H,; Yoon, Y.; Liles, M.R.; *Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2020) A simple reagent-less approach using electrical discharge as a substitution for chelating agent in addressing DNA hybridization based genomic assay inhibition by divalent cations, Analyst,145, pp. 6846 - 6858 (Featured on Issue Cover)

[28] Kim, D.; Lim, H-J.; Ahn, Y-G.; *Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2020) Development of non-equilibrium rapid replacement aptamer assay for ultra-fast detection of phthalic acid esters, Talanta, 219, pp. 121216

[27] Shao, J.; Li, K.H.H.; Son, A.;*Chua, B. (2020) Self-powered insulin patch pump with superabsorbent polymer as biodegradable battery substitute, Journal of Materials Chemistry B,  2020, 8, pp. 4210 - 4220 (Featured on Issue Cover)

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2019

[26] Lee, D.; *Chua, B. (2019) Gummy bear-based gnathodynamometer for masticatory diagnostics, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 290, pp. 80-89 (Featured on New Scientist and Chosun Ilbo)

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2018

[25] Lim, H-J.; Kim, A-R.; Yoon, M-Y.; You, Y.; *Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2018) Development of quantum dot-aptasensor and its portable analyzer for the detection of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 121, pp. 1-9

[24] Park, M.; *Son, A.; *Chua, B. (2018) Microorganisms-ionizing respirator with reduced breathing resistance suitable for removing airborne bacteria, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 276, pp. 437-446 (Featured on The Korea Herald)

[23] Wang, X.; Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2018) The implications of fragmented genomic DNA size range on the hybridization efficiency in NanoGene assay, Sensors, 18, 2646

[22] Wang, X.; Kwon, H.; Lee, S.; Shin, H.; Chua, B.; Liles, M.R.;  Lee, M-K.; *Son, A. (2018) Vulnerability of DNA hybridization in soils is due to Mg2+ ion induced DNA aggregation, Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 125, pp. 300-308

[21] Lee, E-H; *Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2018) Detection of cyanobacteria in eutrophic water using a portable electrocoagulator and NanoGene assay, Environmental Science and Technology, 52, pp. 1375-1385

[20] Jeon, S.; *Chua, B. (2018) Conductive polylactic acid filament for dose monitoring in syringe-less wearable infusion pump, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 258, pp. 1080-1089

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2017

[19] Lim, H-J; *Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2017) Detection of bisphenol A using palm-size NanoAptamer analyzer, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 94, pp. 10-18

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2016

[18] Lim, H-J; Lee, E-H; Yoon, Y.; *Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2016) Portable lysis apparatus for rapid single-step DNA extraction of Bacillus subtilis, Journal of Applied Microbiology, 120, pp. 379-387

[17] Lee, E-H; *Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2016) Detection of airborne bacteria with disposable bio-precipitator and NanoGene assay, Biosensors and Bioelectronics , 83, pp. 205-212

[16] Barrett, T.; Chua, B.; *Holmén, B.A. (2016) Sensing of airborne nanoparticles using miniaturized Whipple double condenser, IEEE Sensors Journal, 16, pp. 6990-6996

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2015

[15] Lee, E-H; Lim, H-J; *Son, A.; *Chua, B. (2015) A disposable bacterial lysis cartridge (BLC) suitable for an in situ water-borne pathogen detection system, Analyst, 140, pp. 7776-7783

[14] Lee, E-H; *Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2015) Micro corona discharge based cell lysis method suitable for inhibitor resistant bacterial sensing systems, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 216, pp. 17-23

[13] *Chua, B.; Pak, J. (2015)  Miniaturized corona flow sensor operating in drift mobility increment mode for low flow velocity measurement, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 224, pp. 65-71

[12] *Chua, B.; Logeeswaran, V.J.; Chan, M.; Park, H.; Horsley, D.A.; Tien, N.C. (2015) Wide band mechanical excitation of microcorona-driven vibrating element. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 24, pp. 224-231

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2014

[11] *Chua, B.; Son, A. (2014) Sterilization of Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria via ozone irrigation by a microfabricated corona ionizer. Biomedical Microdevices, 16, pp. 355-363

[10] *Chua, B.; Son A. (2014) Sensing absolute air pressure using micro corona discharge. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 217, pp. 49-55

[9] *Chua, B.; Cao, P. J.; Desai, S.; Tierney, M.; Tamada, J.; Jina, A. (2014) Sensing contact between microneedle array and epidermis using frequency response measurement. IEEE Sensors Journal, 14, pp 333-340

[8] *Jina, A.; Tamada, J.; Tierney, M.; McGill, S.; Desai, S.P.; Chua, B.; Chang, A.; Christiansen, M. (2014) Design, development, and evaluation of a novel microneedle array-based continuous glucose monitor. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 8, pp. 483-487 

[7] Mitchell, K.; Chua, B.; *Son, A. (2014) Development of 1st Generation in-situ pathogen detection system (Gen1-IPDS) based on NanoGene assay for near real time E. coli O157:H7 gene detection. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 54, pp 229-236

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2013      

[6] *Chua, B.; Wexler, A.S.; Tien, N.C.; Niemeier, D.A.; Holmén, B.A.  (2013) Micro-corona based particle steering air filter. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 196, pp 8-15

[5] *Chua, B.; Wexler, A.S.; Tien, N.C.; Niemeier, D.A.; Holmén, B.A. (2013) Collection of liquid phase particles by microfabricated electrostatic precipitator. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 22, pp 1010-1019

[4] *Chua, B.; Desai, S.; Tierney, M.; Tamada, J.; Jina, A., (2013) Effect of microneedles shape on skin penetration and minimally invasive continuous glucose monitoring in vivo. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 203, pp 373-381

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Pre-2013

[3]*Chua, B.; Wexler, A.S.; Tien, N.C.; Niemeier, D.A.; Holmén, B.A. (2009) Electrical mobility separation of airborne   nanoparticles using integrated microfabricated corona ionizer and separator electrodes. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 18, pp 4-13

[2] *Chua, B.; Wexler, A.S.; Tien, N.C.; Niemeier, D.A.; Holmén, B.A. (2008) Design, fabrication and testing of microfabricated corona ionizer. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 17, pp 115-123

[1] *O’Shea, S; Ng, C.K.; Tan, Y.Y.; Xu, Y.; Tay, F.E.H.; Chua, B.; Tien, N.C.; Tang, X.S.; Chen, W.T. (2001) Force based displacement measurement in micromechanical devices. Applied Physics Letters, 78, pp 4031-4033

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