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Title: Methodological Variability Using Electronic Nose Technology For Headspace Analysis

Journal Article · · AIP Conference Proceedings
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3156538· OSTI ID:21316729
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  1. Cranfield University, Cranfield Health, Silsoe (United Kingdom)
  2. Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA Weybridge) (United Kingdom)

Since the idea of electronic noses was published, numerous electronic nose (e-nose) developments and applications have been used in analyzing solid, liquid and gaseous samples in the food and automotive industry or for medical purposes. However, little is known about methodological pitfalls that might be associated with e-nose technology. Some of the methodological variation caused by changes in ambient temperature, using different filters and changes in mass flow rates are described. Reasons for a lack of stability and reproducibility are given, explaining why methodological variation influences sensor responses and why e-nose technology may not always be sufficiently robust for headspace analysis. However, the potential of e-nose technology is also discussed.

OSTI ID:
21316729
Journal Information:
AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1137, Issue 1; Conference: 13. international symposium on olfaction and electronic nose, Brescia (Italy), 15-17 Apr 2009; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.3156538; (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English