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Title: Dynamic tuning of chemiresistor sensitivity using mechanical strain

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1159929

The sensitivity of a chemiresistor sensor can be dynamically tuned using mechanical strain. The increase in sensitivity is a smooth, continuous function of the applied strain, and the effect can be reversible. Sensitivity tuning enables the response curve of the sensor to be dynamically optimized for sensing analytes, such as volatile organic compounds, over a wide concentration range.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Number(s):
8,846,406
Application Number:
13/353,941
OSTI ID:
1159929
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (1)

Chemiresistor for Use in Conducting Electrolyte Solution patent-application November 2010