Low-Cost Ozone Monitor for Communities Affected by Wildfires
Official title: Low-Cost Amperometric Ozone Monitor for Communities Affected by Wildfires
Funded at Giner, INC. · NIH-11417234 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A cheap, easy-to-use ozone monitor is being developed to help communities affected by wildfires understand and protect themselves from ozone pollution.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Giner, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newton, United States) |
| Project start | July 19, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,003,898 |
| NIH project number | 5R44ES033890-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11417234 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include residents in wildfire-prone areas who want a simple way to monitor ambient ozone levels.
✕Less likely to help
People without access to the monitoring device or in areas where ozone exposure is not a concern may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to create a small, affordable ozone sensor that people can use in their own communities to track air quality during wildfire events. It builds on recent advances in screen-printed electrodes and non-aqueous electrolytes to deliver performance similar to larger, expensive devices. By making monitoring accessible, individuals and local health programs could better understand personal exposure and take timely steps to reduce health risks.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities could better monitor ozone levels during wildfires and take actions to protect people's health.
How similar studies have gone: Past work on low-cost electrochemical sensors shows promise, but portable, user-friendly devices for wildfire-related ozone are still developing.
Where this research is happening
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Giner, INC.
Newton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Weber, Andrew — Giner, INC.
- Study coordinator: Weber, Andrew
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.