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This study introduces a sensitive sensor for detecting methyl mercaptan (CH₃SH) in the atmosphere. The advanced wavelength modulation spectroscopy (WMS) sensor accurately measures CH₃SH, water, and methane simultaneously.

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  • Accurate detection of methyl mercaptan (CH₃SH) is crucial for environmental monitoring and medical diagnostics.
  • Existing methods may lack the sensitivity or multi-component analysis capabilities required for complex samples.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a highly sensitive sensor for methyl mercaptan (CH₃SH) detection.
  • To enable simultaneous measurement of CH₃SH, water (H₂O), and methane (CH₄) using a single system.
  • To assess the sensor's performance in terms of sensitivity, accuracy, and detection limits.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized wavelength modulation spectroscopy (WMS) with a mid-infrared distributed feedback interband cascade laser (DFB-ICL).
  • Employed multicomponent spectral fitting to enhance CH₃SH detection sensitivity and quantify interferents.
  • Validated sensor performance using controlled gas mixtures.

Main Results:

  • Achieved high sensitivity for CH₃SH detection, with a detection limit as low as 7.1 ppb.
  • Demonstrated low measurement uncertainties: <1.2% for CH₃SH, <1.7% for H₂O, and <2.0% for CH₄ at 10s integration time.
  • Successfully performed simultaneous quantification of CH₃SH, H₂O, and CH₄.

Conclusions:

  • The developed WMS sensor offers a sensitive and accurate method for atmospheric methyl mercaptan monitoring.
  • The sensor's capability for simultaneous multi-component analysis (CH₃SH, H₂O, CH₄) provides a significant advantage for environmental and breath analysis.
  • This technology holds promise for improved environmental atmosphere assessment and exhaled-breath diagnostics.