Contact: Mark Esser
mark.esser@nist.gov
301-975-8735
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Sniffing Out a Better Chemical Sensor

Caption: NIST researchers have developed a new approach for 'electronic noses.' Comprised of 16 microheater elements and eight types of sensors, the tiny device could be a potent tool for applications such as sniffing out nerve agents, environmental contaminants, and trace indicators of disease, in addition to monitoring industrial processes and aiding in space exploration.

Credit: NIST

Usage Restrictions: None

Related news release: Sniffing out a better chemical sensor