Sensors
Tiny pores in graphene could give rise to membranes
October 23, 2012
New membranes may filter water or separate biological samples.
Also labeled: Drug delivery, Graphene, Global, Mechanical engineering, Microfluidics, Research, Water, Filtration, Membranes
Drawing a line, with carbon nanotubes
October 9, 2012
New low-cost, durable carbon nanotube sensors can be etched with mechanical pencils.
MIT team builds most complex synthetic biology circuit yet
October 7, 2012
New sensor can detect four different molecules, could be used to program cells to precisely monitor their environments.
Comparing apples and oranges
April 30, 2012
New sensor can accurately measure fruits’ ripeness, helping prevent loss of produce from spoilage.
Also labeled: Carbon nanotubes, Chemistry and chemical engineering, Food, Fruit, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Vegetables, Spoilage, Ripe
Gauging seizures’ severity
April 27, 2012
Simple wrist sensors let neurologists collect better data about patients with epilepsy — and could alert patients that they need to seek medical care.
Tiny 3-D chips
February 28, 2012
MIT researchers develop a new approach to producing three-dimensional microchips.
Tiny stamps for tiny sensors
October 19, 2011
New glass stamp may make cheaper, more precise biosensors.
A ‘sensing skin’ for concrete
July 1, 2011
New type of sensor could immediately detect tiny cracks in structures and relay their exact location.
Finding a needle in a haystack
May 10, 2011
New sensor developed by MIT chemical engineers can detect tiny traces of explosives.
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