Micro-membrane diaphragm pump for delivering ambient air to gas sensors

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - 06:32 in Physics & Chemistry

Particulate matter harms the heart and lungs. In the future, a smartphone with an inbuilt gas sensor could be used to warn of heavy exposure. To help the sensor respond quickly and provide accurate measurements, researchers at Fraunhofer have developed a powerful micro diaphragm pump for delivering ambient air to the sensor.

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