The direct exposure of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is widely related to several
adverse health effects. Therefore, an accurate amount of its usage is necessary required …

Despite providing the opportunity for directly sensing molecular constituents with inherent
fingerprint specificity in the 2.5–20 μm spectral regime, mid-infrared optical sensing …

Significant advancements in waveguide technology in the mid-infrared (MIR) regime during
recent decades have assisted in establishing MIR spectroscopic and sensing technologies …

Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy provides rapid, reliable, quantitative, and
qualitative analysis of samples in different aggregation states, ie, gases, thin films, solids …

Integrated opto-chemical sensors present great advantages in comparison to the current lab
equipment. They bring portability, reduced costs, facilitate in-situ measurements, as well as …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons contain two or more fused benzene rings that are
considered as cosmo-pollutants ubiquitously found in the environment. The identification …

The chemical analysis of carbonaceous and organic materials in geological samples (ie,
rocks) is an important and necessary step of hydrocarbon resource development. Despite …

An infrared attenuated total reflection (IR-ATR) method for detecting, differentiating, and
quantifying hydrocarbons dissolved in water relevant for oil spills by evaluating the …

The detection of molecules dissolved in liquid medium can be envisaged by means of an
optical integrated sensor operating in middle infrared range. The intended sensor is …

A micro-sensor based on selenide glasses for evanescent wave detection in mid-infrared
spectral range was designed and fabricated. Ge-Sb-Se thin films were successfully …