Application technology, colorant systems

Electrochromic devices (ECDs) consist of a two-electrode electrochemical cell. They include an ion-conducting liquid or solid electfolyte medium sandwiched between two electrode surfaces coated with organic or inorganic electrochromic materials, chosen for their electrical and optical properties. Their purpose is the generation of a variable-color system that can be changed in a controllable fashion for potential applications as displays, smart windows or in other technologies. 

Fluorescent detection technology applicable to biochips is evolving rapidly, resulting in detection instruments that are more powerful, user-friendly, and less expensive. Most systems employ photomultiplier tube (PMT) technology in conjunction with multiple colors, lasers, and a variety of filters. It is essentially a fluorescent microscope that... 

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