Abstract: A molecular detection apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a distributor which ionizes a target containing substances to be detected, applies voltage to ionized substances, and extracts the substances to be detected according to a time-of-flight based on the speed; a detector which detects the substance to be detected dropped from the distributor; and a discriminator which discriminates the substance to be detected. The detector includes: a plurality of detection units including field effect transistors using graphene layers; and a plurality of organic probes which are provided on the graphene layers, and at least some of which have different bond strengths with the substances to be detected. The substance to be detected is discriminated depending on a signal pattern based on intensity differences of the detection signals generated by differences in the bond strengths between the organic probes and the substances to be detected.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, provided is a carbon dioxide fixation device including a nonaqueous phase and an aqueous phase. The nonaqueous phase includes an ionic liquid, an enzyme body, and a mediator. The enzyme body catalyzes a reduction reaction of carbon dioxide or a reduced product of carbon dioxide. The mediator acts as a reducing agent or coenzyme in this reduction reaction. The nonaqueous phase is configured such that the reduction reaction generates a reaction product. The aqueous phase includes an extraction liquid containing water. The aqueous phase is configured such that the abovementioned reaction product is supplied thereto from the nonaqueous phase.

Abstract: A molecular detection apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a distributor which ionizes a target containing substances to be detected, applies voltage to ionized substances, and extracts the substances to be detected according to a time-of-flight based on the speed; a detector which detects the substance to be detected dropped from the distributor; and a discriminator which discriminates the substance to be detected. The detector includes: a plurality of detection units including field effect transistors using graphene layers; and a plurality of organic probes which are provided on the graphene layers, and at least some of which have different bond strengths with the substances to be detected. The substance to be detected is discriminated depending on a signal pattern based on intensity differences of the detection signals generated by differences in the bond strengths between the organic probes and the substances to be detected.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a molecular detection apparatus includes an ionizer, a voltage applier, a separator and a detector. The ionizer attaches ions to a substance group including substances that differ in molecular weight to obtain an ionized substance group. The voltage applier applies a voltage to the ionized substance group to cause the ionized substance group to fly toward a detection surface within measurement space. The separator applies a voltage to a flying ionized substance group to bend a flight trajectory, removes a substance whose molecular weight is not more than a threshold from the flying ionized substance group, and extracts a substance whose molecular weight is more than the threshold as a measuring object. The detector performs a photo detection process to obtain a spectrum of the measuring object.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a measuring cell includes a main cell member, and a mixture supported by or held in the main cell member. The mixture includes a nonaqueous solvent-including medium and one or more enzyme bodies. The one or more enzyme bodies are selected from the group including an enzyme, a first composite including an enzyme and a molecular aggregate that includes a dispersant, a microcapsule including an enzyme-including core and a shell covering the core, a cell including an enzyme, a microorganism including an enzyme, and a second composite including an enzyme and a support immobilizing the enzyme.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a multiple-phase particle comprising preparing a channel whose outlet port is adapted to a first fluid, feeding a second fluid into the channel, the second fluid being higher in affinity to the outlet port as compared with the first fluid, feeding a third fluid into the channel, the third fluid being lower in affinity to the outlet port as compared with the second fluid, and introducing the third fluid into the second fluid in the channel while retaining the second fluid at the outlet port by an effect of the affinity of the second fluid, thereby entrapping the third fluid in the second fluid to form the multiple-phase particle.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for producing molecular membranes or particles, having a) a fluid supplying member configured to store a fluid, b) a plunger unit configured to extrude the fluid from the fluid supplying member, and c) an emulsifier holding member having at least two or more through-holes for holding an emulsifier, the through-holes allowing the fluid extruded from the fluid supplying member to pass therethrough, the emulsifier holding member being attachable to and detachable from the fluid supplying member.

Abstract: An analyzer includes a reforming unit which reforms fuel containing an organic compound which contains carbon and hydrogen into a reformed gas containing hydrogen, a flame ionization detector which is connected to the reforming unit, and detects an ion generated by combusting the reformed gas supplied from the reforming unit and a sample gas, or ionizing a sample gas by reaction with the reformed gas supplied from the reforming unit, and outputs an output signal representing the ionic amount, and an analysis controller which analyzes the output signal from the flame ionization detector, and provides data capable of identifying a component contained in the sample gas.

Abstract: An analyzer includes a reforming unit which reforms fuel containing an organic compound which contains carbon and hydrogen into a reformed gas containing hydrogen, a flame ionization detector which is connected to the reforming unit, and detects an ion generated by combusting the reformed gas supplied from the reforming unit and a sample gas, or ionizing a sample gas by reaction with the reformed gas supplied from the reforming unit, and outputs an output signal representing the ionic amount, and an analysis controller which analyzes the output signal from the flame ionization detector, and provides data capable of identifying a component contained in the sample gas.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for producing molecular membranes or particles, having a) a fluid supplying member configured to store a fluid, b) a plunger unit configured to extrude the fluid from the fluid supplying member, and c) an emulsifier holding member having at least two or more through-holes for holding an emulsifier, the through-holes allowing the fluid extruded from the fluid supplying member to pass therethrough, the emulsifier holding member being attachable to and detachable from the fluid supplying member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a multiple-phase particle comprising preparing a channel whose outlet port is adapted to a first fluid, feeding a second fluid into the channel, the second fluid being higher in affinity to the outlet port as compared with the first fluid, feeding a third fluid into the channel, the third fluid being lower in affinity to the outlet port as compared with the second fluid, and introducing the third fluid into the second fluid in the channel while retaining the second fluid at the outlet port by an effect of the affinity of the second fluid, thereby entrapping the third fluid in the second fluid to form the multiple-phase particle.

Abstract: An analyzer includes a reforming unit which reforms fuel containing an organic compound which contains carbon and hydrogen into a reformed gas containing hydrogen, a flame ionization detector which is connected to the reforming unit, and detects an ion generated by combusting the reformed gas supplied from the reforming unit and a sample gas, or ionizing a sample gas by reaction with the reformed gas supplied from the reforming unit, and outputs an output signal representing the ionic amount, and an analysis controller which analyzes the output signal from the flame ionization detector, and provides data capable of identifying a component contained in the sample gas.

Abstract: A device for forming a bilayer lipid membrane from a lipid membrane, including: a first solution container which contains a first solution; a second solution container which contains a second solution; a partition wall which is located between the first solution container and the second solution container, and has a hole; a mechanism which applies a lipid solution to the hole; and a mechanism which provides a physical stimulus to a lipid membrane formed in the hole.