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Sol-gel processed alumina based materials in microcalorimeter sensor device fabrication for automotive applications

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OSTI ID:462750

The application of sol-gel processed materials in a variety of sensors has been proposed. The authors describe microcalorimeter sensor devices employing sol-gel processed alumina based materials which can be used to monitor pollutants in automotive exhaust. These sensors operate by measuring changes in resistance upon catalysis and are economically acceptable for automotive applications. It is important to point out that automobiles will be required to have a means of monitoring exhaust gases by on-board sensors as mandated by the EPA and the California Air Resources Board (OBD-II).

OSTI ID:
462750
Report Number(s):
CONF-960401--; ISBN 1-55899-334-7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English