Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Gas Chromatography: Types of Detectors-II

Gas Chromatography: Types of Detectors-II

In gas chromatography, different detectors are employed to meet specific analytical needs. These detectors are often categorized based on their detection mechanisms and the types of compounds they are best suited to analyze. Thermal Conductivity Detectors (TCD), Flame Ionization Detectors (FID), and Electron Capture Detectors (ECD) represent common categories, each with unique operating principles and applications. However, beyond these, several other detectors are designed for more specialized...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Membrane-Free Polymer-Based Faradaic Deionization System for Enhanced Desalination.

Environmental science & technology·2026

Same author

Synthesis and Complexation Behavior of Well-Defined Polyester-Based Polyelectrolytes with Varying Charge Densities and Hydrophobicities.

Macromolecules·2026

Same author

Decoding Tocopherol-Polyphenol interactions in oil-in-water emulsions through combined WIM-CAT and CV assays.

Current research in food science·2026

Same author

Comparison of Gas Adsorption Properties in Methylated and Non-Methylated Imine-Linked Nanoporous Covalent Organic Frameworks.

ACS applied nano materials·2025

Same author

On the Importance of Balancing the pK<sub>a</sub> of the Additive in β-Ketoenamine COF Synthesis.

Chemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2025

Same author

Advancements in Inkjet Printing of Metal- and Covalent-Organic Frameworks: Process Design and Ink Optimization.

ACS applied materials & interfaces·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 4, 2026

Preparation of Silicon Nanowire Field-effect Transistor for Chemical and Biosensing Applications

Preparation of Silicon Nanowire Field-effect Transistor for Chemical and Biosensing Applications

Published on: April 21, 2016

Silicon nanowire-based devices for gas-phase sensing.

Anping Cao, Ernst J R Sudhölter, Louis C P M de Smet¹

¹Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Julianalaan 136, Delft 2628 BL, The Netherlands. l.c.p.m.desmet@tudelft.nl.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

|December 26, 2013

Summary

Silicon nanowire (SiNW) sensors offer ultra-sensitive electrical detection for gases and vapors. This review highlights recent advancements in SiNW gas-phase sensing, focusing on surface modifications and sensing mechanisms.

More Related Videos

Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube High-Frequency Nanoelectronic Biosensor for Sensing in High Ionic Strength Solutions

Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube High-Frequency Nanoelectronic Biosensor for Sensing in High Ionic Strength Solutions

Published on: July 22, 2013

Flow-assisted Dielectrophoresis: A Low Cost Method for the Fabrication of High Performance Solution-processable Nanowire Devices

Flow-assisted Dielectrophoresis: A Low Cost Method for the Fabrication of High Performance Solution-processable Nanowire Devices

Published on: December 7, 2017

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Preparation of Silicon Nanowire Field-effect Transistor for Chemical and Biosensing Applications

Preparation of Silicon Nanowire Field-effect Transistor for Chemical and Biosensing Applications

Published on: April 21, 2016

Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube High-Frequency Nanoelectronic Biosensor for Sensing in High Ionic Strength Solutions

Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube High-Frequency Nanoelectronic Biosensor for Sensing in High Ionic Strength Solutions

Published on: July 22, 2013

Flow-assisted Dielectrophoresis: A Low Cost Method for the Fabrication of High Performance Solution-processable Nanowire Devices

Flow-assisted Dielectrophoresis: A Low Cost Method for the Fabrication of High Performance Solution-processable Nanowire Devices

Published on: December 7, 2017

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Chemical Sensing

Background:

Silicon nanowires (SiNWs) have emerged as a promising platform for highly sensitive electrical detection.
While initially focused on liquid analytes, SiNW sensor applications in the gas phase are rapidly expanding.
This review synthesizes research on electrical SiNW-based gas-phase sensors from the last decade.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of recent research on SiNW-based gas-phase sensors.
To detail surface modification strategies employed for enhanced gas detection.
To elucidate the sensing principles governing SiNW gas sensors.

Main Methods:

Literature review of research papers published in the last 10 years.
Analysis of studies focusing on electrical detection in the gas phase.
Examination of surface functionalization techniques and transduction mechanisms.

Main Results:

SiNW devices demonstrate significant potential for ultra-sensitive gas and vapor detection.
Various surface modification strategies enhance sensor selectivity and sensitivity.
Understanding sensing mechanisms is crucial for device optimization.

Conclusions:

Electrical SiNW-based sensors are increasingly effective for gas-phase applications.
Further research into surface chemistry and device engineering is needed.
Addressing technological challenges will pave the way for practical SiNW gas sensors.