A preconcentrator is a device used to lower the detection limit of a gas sensor, often integrated upstream of the sensor. Gas preconcentrators have attracted great research interest because of… Click to show full abstract
A preconcentrator is a device used to lower the detection limit of a gas sensor, often integrated upstream of the sensor. Gas preconcentrators have attracted great research interest because of their wide range applications including atmospheric pollution detection, breath analysis, and homeland security. Nanoporous materials, such as carbonaceous adsorbents, metalāorganic frameworks, metallic adsorbents, and oxides, are used to preconcentrate gases for improving detection capability. In this review, preconcentrator materials, detection technologies, and integration with detector configurations are surveyed. Current limitations and future improvement opportunities are also discussed.
               
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