University Chemistry ›› 2024, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (9): 141-145.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202309051

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Smelling Disease: E-nose

Sirui Xin, Jiayin Zhou, Kin Shing Chan   

  1. School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
  • Received:2023-09-14 Revised:2023-10-26 Published:2023-12-22
  • Contact: Kin Shing Chan E-mail:kschan@nju.edu.cn

Abstract: Mi’an, freshly recovered from a serious illness, was preparing for a ceremony to honor Doctor X for his exceptional contributions in defending against disease attacks. Unexpectedly, remnants of the rebellion clandestinely laid traps for innocent civilians, initiating a diabetic onslaught on Mi’an. Thankfully, Doctor X promptly devised a solution. He established the “Medical Barking Team”, using their keen sense of smell to detect diseases and temporarily alleviate the situation. However, the enemy proved to be cunning, and the crisis persisted. In a bold move, Doctor X decided to take a chance. He created a machine called the “E-nose”, capable of detecting diseases day and night. Ultimately, Mi’an overcame the crisis with the assistance of the E-nose. From that point forward, the E-nose found applications in various fields for the benefit of all.

Key words: Diabetes, Diabetic complication, Disease surveillance, Breath analysis, E-nose