SDC – 3 Title: Nanosensors Prototypes

Introduction

Sensors are leading the world digital transition and the new 4.0 industrial paradigm. Nanotechnology can empower and open new path for innovative sensing paradigms. 

This topic aims at sensors based on nanomaterials (e.g., 2D nanomaterials, nanoparticles, change phase materials, etc.) and exploiting any sensing/transduction mechanisms (e.g., pyroelectricity, ferroelectricity, magnetism, photonics, etc.) for measuring at least a variable (e.g., humidity, temperature, pressure, chemicals, etc.). 

Design Specifications and Rules

The design goal is to provide a low-cost prototype (TRL 3-4), demonstrating the sensing concept in person during the conference.

Measurable parameters

  1. Sensitivity: the higher the sensitivity, the higher the score (1-5 points). 
  2. Robustness (1-5 points).
  3. Size: the lower the size, the higher the score (1-5 points). 
  4. Scalability (1-5 points).ç
  5. Cost: provide an estimate, with details, of the prototype cost. The lower the cost, the higher the score (1-5 points).

Bonus points

  1. Multi-sensing capability (1-3 points).
  2. GUI or output for visualization (1-3 points).