Microcantilevers as a sensitive platform for detection of volatile substances and explosives

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Abstract

Microcantilevers are versatile platform for sensing applications. The interaction of APTES coated microcantilevers with different volatile substances and TNT is studied. While the interaction of the studied volatiles with APTES is labile, the interaction of TNT with APTES is strong giving rise to high sensitivity and selectivity. Moreover, the experiments done with TNT are at air atmosphere, showing the strong ability of detection at harsh conditions. These results serve as a corner stone in the development of a small, reliable sensor for explosives.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE International Conference on Microwaves, Communications, Antennas and Electronic Systems, COMCAS 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 IEEE International Conference on Microwaves, Communications, Antennas and Electronic Systems, COMCAS 2011 - Tel Aviv, Israel
Duration: 7 Nov 20119 Nov 2011

Publication series

Name2011 IEEE International Conference on Microwaves, Communications, Antennas and Electronic Systems, COMCAS 2011

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE International Conference on Microwaves, Communications, Antennas and Electronic Systems, COMCAS 2011
Country/TerritoryIsrael
CityTel Aviv
Period7/11/119/11/11

Keywords

  • artificial nose
  • explosives
  • microcantilevers
  • volatiles

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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