Nanotechnology and Chemical Sensing
PI: Perena Gouma
The group has developed various nanosensors utilizing single crystal metal oxide nanowires and hybrid organic and inorganic systems for the detection of chemical as well as Biological species. We have also built electronic nose-type technologies, comprised of small sets of highly specific gas sensing elements. Finally, we are using these sensors as occupancy sensors can reduce energy use by as much as 45%. Improving energy efficiency can reduce emissions that contribute to global warming, mercury contamination in lakes, acid rain, and nuclear waste.