Opto-electronic Nose Sniffs Out Toxic Gases
Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 16:28
in Physics & Chemistry
Imagine a polka-dotted postage stamp that can sniff out poisonous gases or deadly toxins simply by changing colors. Scientists have just developed an artificial nose for the general detection of toxic industrial chemicals that is simple, fast and inexpensive -- and works by visualizing odors.