Proceedings Of The Eighth International Meeting On Chemical Sensors Imcs 8

This volume, which addresses various basic sensor principles, covers micro gravimetric sensors, semiconducting and nano tube sensors, calorimetric sensors and optical sensors. Furthermore, the authors discuss recent developments in the related sensitive layers including new properties of nano structured metal oxide layers. They provide in-depth insights into the unique chemistry and signal generation of copper oxide in percolating sensors and present a variety of applications of functional polymers made possible by proper imprinting. Highlights of the subjects covered include: • requirements for high-temperature sensors • carbon nano tube sensors • new sensing model for nanostructured In2O3 • bio mimetic approach for semiconductor sensor-based systems • optical readout for inorganic and organic semiconductor sensors • concept of virtual multisensors to improve specificity and selectivity • calorimetric sensors for hydrogen peroxide detection • percolation effect-based sensors to implement dosimeters • imprinted polymer layers for bulk and surface acoustic wave sensors

This book constitutes a selection of papers presented at the 8th Italian Conference on Sensors and Microsystems. It contains contributions on sensors, microsystems, actuators and related interface electronics. Aspects of chemistry, biology and materials science are also covered. In addition, special sensor applications of industrial interest are presented and discussed. The proceedings have been selected for coverage in: • Materials Science Citation Index® • Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings® (ISTP® / ISI Proceedings) • Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings (ISTP CDROM version / ISI Proceedings) • CC Proceedings — Engineering & Physical Sciences Contents:BiosensorsGas Sensors Based on Organic MaterialsGas Sensors Based on Inorganic MaterialsLiquid-Phase Chemical SensorsChemical Sensor ArraysMicrosystemsMicrosystems TechnologiesOptical SensorsPhysical SensorsSensor Networks Readership: Graduate students and researchers in engineering and physics; those in industries developing or using advanced sensors. Keywords:Sensors;Microsystems;Microelectronics;Materials Science;Semiconductors