The research organizations Imec and Holst Centre have developed a small NO2 sensor featuring a detection limit of <10 ppb and a fast response time. The sensor also features low power consumption in the mW range. The firm will work with partners on a production version, especially as a solution to the increased demand for accurate air quality monitoring for both indoor and outdoor environments.
Air quality is typically measured on just a few distinct locations per city, with specialized equipment. Many current gas sensors are large in size, have high power consumption and are too costly to be implemented on a large scale. The new sensor will allow for small, simple, high quality autonomous sensors that can wirelessly communicate via the IoT.
In a next step, proprietary low-cost low-power sensors will be added for CO2 , VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), Ozone, and particle matter. Companies interested in early application validation and development are invited to become a partner in the imec R&D program. IP can also be licensed.
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