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A Hyphenated Preconcentrator-Infrared-Hollow-Waveguide Sensor System for N2O Sensing
João Flavio da Silveira Petruci1,2, Andreas Wilk2, Arnaldo Alves Cardoso1
1São Paulo State University, Department of Analytical Chemistry, UNESP, CEP 14800-970, Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
Scientific Reports
|April 14, 2018
Summary
This study presents a portable mid-infrared sensor for quantifying nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions. The innovative device uses a preconcentrator and hollow waveguide for sensitive, in-situ greenhouse gas monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Analytical Chemistry
- Sensor Technology
Background:
- Greenhouse gas emissions, including nitrous oxide (N₂O), require annual reporting under the Kyoto Protocol.
- Diverse N₂O emission sources necessitate sensitive, compact, and easy-to-operate in-situ monitoring technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an innovative portable mid-infrared (MIR) chemical sensor system for quantifying gaseous N₂O.
- To enable accurate and sensitive in-situ monitoring of N₂O emissions across various scenarios.
Main Methods:
- Coupling a substrate-integrated hollow waveguide (iHWG) as a miniaturized MIR photon conduit and gas cell to a custom preconcentrator.
- Utilizing a compact Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer for spectroscopic detection after thermal desorption of N₂O from a solid sorbent.
- Achieving molecularly selective detection of N₂O.
Main Results:
- The developed sensor system achieved a limit of detection (LOD) of 5 ppbv for N₂O.
- The system demonstrated flexibility in sampling time, flow rate, and iHWG design.
Conclusions:
- The portable N₂O sensor system offers a versatile solution for diverse applications, including environmental monitoring and medical analysis.
- The device facilitates tailored monitoring solutions for soil, aquatic, aerial (drone/UAV-mounted), and clinical settings.
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