Miniature and Reliale Chemical Sensors

This project will develop a robust and inexpensive miniature sensor system that will enable ubiquitous chemical detection through integration into hand held devices such as cellular phones or attachment to other personal wireless devices that provide for sensor integration, geo-location, and contain an independent power supply. The sensor technology is enabled by advances in nanomaterials and ceramic micromachining and features a combination of fast response, broad selectivity and with low (ppb) detection limits without preconcentration or sampling.