Infrared glass fibers for in-situ sensing, chemical and biochemical reactions

Infrared optical fibres based on chalcogenide glasses have been designed for evanescent wave spectroscopy. The sensitivity of the optical sensor is improved in tapering the sensing zone by chemical etching and the working optical domain of the system has been tested on a chloroform sample. This original remote sensor, based on the analysis of infrared signatures, has been applied to follow the fermentation process in cider fabrication as well as to detect and monitor a bacterial biofilm.

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