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Sensor Technology Overview

Synkera Technologies Inc.

was formed in April 2003 to develop, manufacture, and market innovative yet practical devices based on a combination of nanotechnology, micro and nanofabrication, and advanced materials science. The company is focused on developing chemical sensors, ceramic membranes, functional nanocomposites and ceramic MEMS devices. A key enabling technology is the ability to precisely define sensor architecture at both the nano- and micro-scale level through ceramic micromachining of anodic aluminum oxide (AAO). Current sensor products include a variety of chemiresistor sensors based on our NanoMOS™ and HeatSENS™ technologies, as well as interdigitated and micro electrodes for electrochemical and materials analysis. Products at the prototype stage include solid polymer electrolyte based electrochemical sensors, mixed ionic-electronic conductors, acoustic wave sensors and catalytic combustible sensors. Metal oxide sensors (MOx) provide an inexpensive, rugged and reliable option for alarm detection of a variety of toxic and flammable gases. These sensors are based upon NanoMOS™ technology, incorporating complex blends of nanostructured semiconductor materials along with proprietary dopants and catalysts. The sensors feature better sensitivity and selectivity than competing devices. Gases detected include: H Chemiresistor Sensor Technology In addition to the use of metal oxides (e.g. tin oxide) as chemiresistive sensors, Synkera has explored the use of non-traditional materials as sensors. This work has led to a patent pending, highly selective, and sensitive sensor for ammonia detection. This sensor operates with very low power consumption, can be integrated with electronics as a surface mount component, and is ideal for agricultural ammonia applications. Contact Synkera directly for more information on this unique sensor. Synkera has pioneered the development of a rugged, affordable line of electrodes for materials characterization and electrochemical analysis. Platinum interdigitated electrodes in a robust ceramic body (capable of withstanding temperatures in excess of 1000 Mixed Electronic – Ionic Conductors Microelectrodes C) are available in a standard configuration of 5 m width and 15 m gaps. Gold electrodes and many custom configurations (including lines, dashes, heaters and multicomponent arrays) are available for a nominal engineering fee. The interdigitated electrodes have been widely used as a substrate for materials characterization, while both platinum and gold dash and band microelectrodes have been used for electrochemical detection of heavy metals in aqueous solutions. Please contact Synkera directly for more information on applications and custom configurations.
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