Human-Inspired Nose Detects Pollutants in Water

Sep-13-15 A bioelectric nose able to detect contaminants in water is not only more effective than current versions, but can also be used in the field.

Created by a team from Seoul National University, the bioelectric nose uses lab-grown olfactory receptors to detect aroma molecules in real time. Since waterborne bacteria will often give off a smell before enough accumulate to pose a health hazard, the smell-based detection provides a measure of early warning. Currently, the system contains only two receptors—chosen because they can detect musty smells—but the ream hops to extend the range to include wide array of biomarkers and bacteria.

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