Developing a new method to calibrate air pollution sensors using supercritical fluids
Supercritical Fluid Cartridges for Calibration of Air Pollution Sensors
This study is working on a new way to make air pollution sensors more accurate, so communities can trust the air quality information they get, which helps everyone breathe easier and stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Liquen Technologies, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Golden, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11185908 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the calibration of air pollution sensors, which are increasingly used in communities to monitor air quality. By utilizing small carbon dioxide cartridges that can be heated to create supercritical fluids, the project aims to deliver precise concentrations of pollutant gases for sensor calibration. This method addresses the current limitations of sensor calibration, ensuring that the data collected is accurate and reliable, ultimately benefiting community health. The approach is innovative and leverages existing technology in a novel way to enhance air quality monitoring.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals living in urban areas with high levels of air pollution or those with respiratory conditions affected by air quality.
Not a fit: Patients who live in rural areas with minimal air pollution exposure may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate air pollution data, improving public health outcomes by enabling better monitoring and management of air quality.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using innovative calibration methods for air quality sensors, indicating that this approach has potential for effective application.
Where this research is happening
Golden, United States
- Liquen Technologies, INC. — Golden, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Birks, John W — Liquen Technologies, INC.
- Study coordinator: Birks, John W
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.