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Sol-Gel Processed Alumina based Materials in Microcalorimeter Sensor Device Fabrication for Automotive Applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 February 2011

S. R. Nakouzi ,
J. R. McBride ,
K. E. Nietering  and
C. K. Narula
S. R. Nakouzi
Affiliation:
Chemistry Department, ford motor Company, P.O.Box 2053, MD 3083, Dearborn, MI 48121
J. R. McBride
Affiliation:
Physics Department, ford motor Company, P.O.Box 2053, MD 3023, Dearborn, MI 48121
K. E. Nietering
Affiliation:
Physics Department, ford motor Company, P.O.Box 2053, MD 3023, Dearborn, MI 48121
C. K. Narula
Affiliation:
Chemistry Department, ford motor Company, P.O.Box 2053, MD 3083, Dearborn, MI 48121
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Abstract

The application of sol-gel processed materials in a variety of sensors has been proposed. We describe microcalorimeter sensor devices employing sol-gel processed alumina based materials which can be used to monitor pollutants in automotive exhaust. These sensors operate by measuring changes in resistance upon catalysis and are economically acceptable for automotive applications. It is important to point out that automobiles will be required to have a means of monitoring exhaust gases by on-board sensors as mandated by the EPA and the California Air Resources Board (OBD-II).

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 431: Symposium P – Microporous and Macroporous Materials , 1996 , 349
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1996

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