Advancements and Prospects of Electronic Nose in Various Applications: A Comprehensive Review
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Abstract
An electronic nose, designed to replicate human olfaction, captures distinctive ‘fingerprint’ data from mixed gases or odors. Comprising a gas sensing system and an information processing unit, electronic noses have evolved significantly since their inception in the 1980s. They have transitioned from bulky, costly, and energy-intensive devices to today’s streamlined, economical models with minimal power requirements. This paper presents a comprehensive and systematic review of the electronic nose technology domain, with a special focus on advancements over the last five years. It highlights emerging applications, innovative methodologies, and potential future directions that have not been extensively covered in previous reviews. The review explores the application of electronic noses across diverse fields such as food analysis, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics, including new domains like veterinary pathology and pest detection. This work aims to underline the adaptability of electronic noses and contribute to their continued development and application in various industries, thereby addressing gaps in current literature and suggesting avenues for future research.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies · Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors · Insect Pheromone Research and Control
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SENSOR Laboratory, University of Brescia, Via D. Valotti 9, 25133 Brescia, Italy
International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology (IROAST), Kumamoto University, Kurokami 2-39-1, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8555, Japan
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