What Are Some Examples of Nanotechnology-Based Sensors?
There are several types of nanotechnology-based sensors, each designed for specific applications:
- Electrochemical Sensors: These sensors use nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes and gold nanoparticles to enhance the sensitivity and selectivity of electrochemical measurements. They are often used in glucose meters and other biomedical devices. - Optical Sensors: Quantum dots and plasmonic nanoparticles are used in optical sensors for their unique light-emitting properties. These sensors are commonly used in fluorescence-based assays and imaging. - Mechanical Sensors: Nanowires and nanocantilevers are used in mechanical sensors to detect minute forces and displacements. These sensors are used in applications ranging from atomic force microscopy to pressure sensing.
