Nanosensor Fabrication with 3D Manufacturing Techniques

Completed TRL 3 (started at 1, targeting 3)

Description

We use 3D manufacturing techniques to fabricate sensors based on nanomaterials.

We use 3D manufacturing techniques to fabricate sensors based on nanomaterials. This simplifies the sensor fabrication methods and increases sensitivity by eliminating interfaces present in traditional sensor chips.

Benefits

Trace gas detection for Planetary Science, Earth Science and Heliophysics. Also, hazardous gas detection for human exploration missions.

Army for detection of hazardous gases

Homeland security

Airport security

Pollumant monitoring (EPA)

Hazardous gas monitoring in chemical plants

Details

Technology area	Sensors and Instruments > In Situ Instruments and Sensors > Environment Sensors
Program	Center Independent Research & Development: GSFC IRAD (GSFC IRAD)
Lead organization	Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
Start date	2014-10-01
End date	2015-09-30

Project contacts

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Michael A Johnson — michael.a.johnson@nasa.gov
Terry Doiron — Terence.Doiron@nasa.gov
Mahmooda Sultana — mahmooda.sultana@nasa.gov

How to get involved

This is early/mid-stage (TRL 3) — the most realistic path in is NASA SBIR/STTR, which funds small businesses and research institutions to develop technology aligned with NASA's needs (equity-free, phased funding). Check whether a current SBIR/STTR solicitation topic overlaps with this project's technology area, or contact the project directly (above) to ask.

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