The proposed project will address the need for an accurate, low cost, low power carbon dioxide (CO2) detector that can be used to remotely monitor carbon dioxide emissions from terrestrial sources

Miniature Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Detector--Superior Sensing Solutions, 2620 Trade Center Avenue, Longmont, CO 80503; 303-702-1672

Ms. Debra Deininger, Principal Investigator

Mr. Michael J. Newman, Business Official

DOE Grant No. DE-FG03-00ER83102

Amount: $100,000

The proposed project will address the need for an accurate, low cost, low power carbon dioxide (CO₂) detector that can be used to remotely monitor carbon dioxide emissions from terrestrial sources. The proposed carbon dioxide detector will enable expanded monitoring of carbon dioxide levels to enhance DOE's studies on carbon cycle processes. This project will develop a low cost, accurate, solar powered, remote monitor for carbon dioxide emissions utilizing a novel type of solid electrolyte sensor. The proposed detector will be characterized under laboratory and field conditions. The Phase I project will demonstrate the feasibility of developing a novel type of solid electrolyte sensor. The sensor will be characterized for response to carbon dioxide in order to demonstrate accuracy and reliability

Commercial Applications and Other Benefits as described by the awardee: The developed sensor can be sold into a range of commercial markets including industrial health and safety, indoor air quality monitoring, environmental engineering, and industrial process control. There is currently no low cost, low power, portable CO₂ sensor available to meet the needs of these applications.