Abstract: An encapsulated polymer stabilized cholesteric texture (EPSCT) light shutter is formed from a cholesteric liquid crystal and monomer that is encapsulated into micron sized, polymer-coated droplets by either an emulsification or phase separation process. The polymer-coated droplets are disposed between transparent electrodes, where they are irradiated by ultra-violet (UV) light to polymerize the monomer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a biosensor comprising a graphene electrode linked to a biosensing element by a linker, the biosensing element bonded to a flexible substrate. The graphene electrode has a first end and a second end, such that the first end may be a positive terminal and the second end a negative terminal. An electrical voltage may be applied to the positive and negative terminals to measure an electrical current response in proportion to a lactate concentration on the biosensing element. In embodiments, the biosensing element is an enzyme. By way of example, the biosensing element may be LOD.