Laser spectroscopy on volatile sulfur compounds: possibilities for breath analysis.

Journal article

There is an emerging interest in the detection of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) in the breath environment, given their biological relevance as potential signatures of several pathological conditions. Particularly, laser-based spectroscopic sensors are candidates for conducting accurate breath diagnostics in clinical settings. With these aims in mind, the current status of VSC sensing via laser absorption spectroscopy is reviewed in this paper. Attention has been focused on the most promisi...

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Authors: Ciaffoni, L; Peverall, R; Ritchie, G

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of breath research
• Volume: 5
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 024002
• Publication date: 2011-06-01
• DOI: 10.1088/1752-7155/5/2/024002
• EISSN: 1752-7163
• ISSN: 1752-7155
• Language: English
• Keywords: Humans; Breath Tests; Exhalation; Lung; Volatilization; Sulfur Compounds; Spectrum Analysis