The new 'nanosensors', which are based on a fundamental science discovery in UK, Belgian and US research groups, could be tailor-made to instantly detect the presence of particular molecules, for example poisons or explosives in transport screening situations, or proteins in patients 'blood samples, with high sensitivity. ❋ Unknown (2009)
"An example would be nanosensors which are more sensitive than a dog's nose, which can detect a single molecule of a substance." ❋ Unknown (2011)
Nanomaterials include nanocomposites, nanoclays, nanotubes ... nanosensors, nanoimaging and nanochips ... as well as nanofilters. ❋ Unknown (2010)
The Dattoos would offer: DNA-reader and identification technology, nanosensors and interactive “touch reading,” full voice interaction, bionic nano chips and various cybernetic components. ❋ Unknown (2008)
The promise of frictionless nanosensors and switches might make the method worth testing. ❋ Unknown (2007)
The device senses chemicals in the air using a "sample jet" and a multiple-channel silicon-based sensing chip, which consists of 16 nanosensors, and sends detection data to another phone or a computer via telephone communication network or Wi-Fi. ❋ Unknown (2009)
These blue crab nanosensors will be used to improve security in airports, hospitals and other public locations by detecting tiny amounts of explosives or chemicals in air [...] ❋ Unknown (2006)
These blue crab nanosensors will be used to improve security in airports, hospitals and other public locations by detecting tiny amounts of explosives or chemicals in air and water. ❋ Unknown (2006)
Nanomix has a similar technology using nanotube-based chemical and biological nanosensors that can detect amounts of gas with just a few molecules present with a response time of 500 milliseconds. ❋ Josh Wolfe (2006)
Novel nanosensors will allow for the rapid detection, diagnosis and prescription of antidotes to deadly biological or chemical agents--such technologies could ensure safety of both armed forces and civilian populations. ❋ Josh Wolfe (2006)
They discussed how nanotechnology can help food processing companies to improve the safety and quality of their products by using nanosensors and diagnostic machines. ❋ Unknown (2005)
The nanosensors could sniff molecules out of the air or taste them in a liquid, suggesting applications ranging from domestic security to medical detectors. ❋ Unknown (2005)
In the report, the researchers tested the nanosensors on five different chemical odorants, including methanol and dinitrotoluene, or DNT, a common chemical that is also frequently a component of military-grade explosives. ❋ Unknown (2005)
A silicon-based sensing chip, which consists of 64 nanosensors and is less than one square centimeter, can turn a cell phone into a portable poison detector. ❋ Allison Barrie (2011)
Nanosensors used for first time to measure cancer biomarkers in blood LONDON - American scientists have, for the first time, used nanosensors to measure cancer biomarkers in blood. ❋ Ani (2010)
MEMS and nanosensors have already been used in a wide range of engineering and science fields such as transportation, communication, military and medicine. ❋ PhysOrg Team (2010)
