What is it about?

The article summarizes the development of new paper-based devices. Many new features in paper-based devices have enabled more sophisticated diagnostic devices that have broadened the scope of applications for paper-based devices and allowed researchers to detect targets at lower concentrations.

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Why is it important?

The article communicates a high density of recent examples of paper-based sensors. It serves as a reference for specific articles in the field.

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The publication highlights some new developments in paper-based sensors and can help researchers formulate new ideas for future sensors and steer them in the direction of other references that would be helpful to their work.

Mr Paul DeGregory
University of Texas at Austin

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This page is a summary of: New Functionalities for Paper-Based Sensors Lead to Simplified User Operation, Lower Limits of Detection, and New Applications, Annual Review of Analytical Chemistry, June 2016, Annual Reviews,
DOI: 10.1146/annurev-anchem-071015-041605.
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