15-10-2012, 05:45 PM
Nanosensors in the Age of Terror: Business Trends and Opportunities
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Current Sensor Applications
Medical Diagnostics
Glucose sensors
Pressure sensors
Accelerometers
Instant cholesterol and cardiac risk tests
Blood alcohol breath analyzers
Faster, more accurate cancer diagnostics
Chemical and Biological Warfare Agent
Detectors
Environmental Sensors
Auto oxygen sensors
Auto cabin air quality monitors
Fuel cell vehicle safety monitors
CO sensors for home smoke detectors
Auto emissions testing analyzers
Portable water pollution water monitors
Food Pathogen Testing
Quick tests for food pathogens (e.g., E. coli)
Market Drivers for Sensors
Need for improved detection of
Chemicals, biologics, radioactive materials,
explosives (CBRE)
Food borne pathogens
Environmental conditions
Disease diagnosis
Need for increased terror security
Desire for reduced cost, better
performance
Financial commitment of US government
BioShield, NNI, etc.
The Promise of Nanotechnology
Less sample preparation/pre-treatment, less
sample volume (<1ul)
Processing of data locally into information
Reliability, reproducibility
Small size offers better signal to noise ratio
Durability; Susceptibility to temperature and
environmental changes
Cost (disposable)
Safety
Background
Portability
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Current Sensor Applications
Medical Diagnostics
Glucose sensors
Pressure sensors
Accelerometers
Instant cholesterol and cardiac risk tests
Blood alcohol breath analyzers
Faster, more accurate cancer diagnostics
Chemical and Biological Warfare Agent
Detectors
Environmental Sensors
Auto oxygen sensors
Auto cabin air quality monitors
Fuel cell vehicle safety monitors
CO sensors for home smoke detectors
Auto emissions testing analyzers
Portable water pollution water monitors
Food Pathogen Testing
Quick tests for food pathogens (e.g., E. coli)
Market Drivers for Sensors
Need for improved detection of
Chemicals, biologics, radioactive materials,
explosives (CBRE)
Food borne pathogens
Environmental conditions
Disease diagnosis
Need for increased terror security
Desire for reduced cost, better
performance
Financial commitment of US government
BioShield, NNI, etc.
The Promise of Nanotechnology
Less sample preparation/pre-treatment, less
sample volume (<1ul)
Processing of data locally into information
Reliability, reproducibility
Small size offers better signal to noise ratio
Durability; Susceptibility to temperature and
environmental changes
Cost (disposable)
Safety
Background
Portability