A world leader in the development of infra-red lasers, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH), supported by Innovate UK, will work together to develop and test new instrument technology for real-time in-the-field measurement of common greenhouse gases (CHGs) and atmospheric pollutants such as methane, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and ammonia.
The QUaNt study assessed the performance of 49 commercial air quality sensor systems from 14 manufacturers across three UK urban locations, providing a comprehensive open-access dataset. The findings highlighted variability in sensor accuracy, emphasizing the need for improved calibration and validation to enhance air quality monitoring technologies.
Researchers developed high-density copper oxide (CuO) nanowires on patterned interdigital electrodes using thermal oxidation, significantly enhancing ozone sensor sensitivity. The novel sensor demonstrated effective detection of low ozone concentrations at 100°C, suggesting its potential for real-world air quality monitoring and further applications in gas sensing technologies.
NewTek introduces the NT-HL-750 series of Intrinsically-Safe LVDT Position Sensors, which are approved for use in hazardous and explosive environments.
Researchers in the USA developed cost-effective hydrogen sensors using platinum-decorated palladium nanowires (Pd@Pt NWs) on paper substrates, enabling efficient hydrogen detection at room temperature. The study highlights the sensors' enhanced sensitivity, flexibility, and environmental friendliness, presenting a scalable solution for hydrogen safety monitoring and fuel cell technology.
A study in npj Computational Materials presents a first-principles method for accurately predicting the response of 2D gas sensing materials, crucial for detecting gases like NH3. The framework, applied to 2D MoS2, combines carrier concentration and mobility calculations, providing a comprehensive understanding of gas sensing mechanisms and improving alignment with experimental data.
The high-performance OLCT 100-XP-MS range of flammable gas detectors from Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection now incorporates cutting-edge MEMS (Micro-Ele...
Researchers from Iran have developed a portable gas sensor system for real-time carbon monoxide (CO) detection, using hierarchical In2O3@CuO/CF nanowires and an ESP8266 microcontroller, with monitoring via a smartphone app. This innovative solution aims to enhance safety and convenience in various environments.
Korean researchers have demonstrated that femtosecond (FS) laser irradiation significantly improves the gas-sensing performance of SnO2 nanowire sensors for detecting toluene. By inducing structural and chemical modifications, the FS laser treatment enhanced sensor response levels, offering valuable advancements for sensitive and reliable gas detection technologies.
A study in Nuclear Engineering & Technology details a multi-sensor network with AI algorithms for monitoring radioactive materials in nuclear facilities. The system demonstrated high accuracy and efficiency, promising significant improvements in nuclear safety and emergency response.
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