Sensors

Point-of-source sensors represent the future of agriculture, manufacturing, medicine, and more. Electrical sensors are inherently less expensive and less cumbersome than optical or spectroscopic based sensors. Printed electronics enable low cost development of sensors and organic semiconductors provide a tunable platform for highly specific and sensitive sensors. Our research focuses on chemical and biological sensors for improved process optimization and health. We optimize selectivity, sensitivity and drop the limit of detection. Our cannabinoid sensors have led to commercial success through our spin off company: Ekidna Sensing inc. Our current projects build on international collaborations and explore the development of sensors for key biomarkers and for prohibited or toxic substances.

The Sensor Squad

Highlights

  • Axial Excellence

    In Adv. Sci. Halynne and co explore the use of axial group selection to improve cannabinoid sensing in aluminum phthalocyanines

  • An Overview of OTFT Sensors

    In J. Mater. Chem. C Ben and Benoit review recent advances in the use of OTFTs for sensing applications

  • Calling All Composites

    In Adv. Eng. Mater. Jose and the team show that printed sensors can be embedded into high performance composite materials

  • Selective Sensing

    In Adv. Funct. Mater. Zach and Nicole show that phthalocyanines have a real, physical response when exposed to tetrahydrocannabinol