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RESEARCH

Miami University Center for Nantechnology research group has been involved with the development of selective methods/techniques for the determination of environmental and biologically important species. In recent years, these investigations have turned toward the use of nanotechnology and microfluidics (in the form of micro-total analytical systems). In particular, we are now involved in the development of "smart nozzle" technology.

This is a device that can detect the components of the substance being pumped and providing feedback to a controlling system. As a result the smart nozzle provide a quality control on the pumping/mixing system. To successfully complete this project, the smart nozzle must have specific set of sensors that can detect and quantify the species of interest. Therefore, we are designing and testing new sensors and technology such as long-period gratings (LPG). Applying nanostructured multilayers to the sensor's surface creates the sensor's specificity. The initial application of "smart nozzle" is for the US Air Force and testing jet fuels.

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