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  • noun Plural form of nanosensor.

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  • The new 'nanosensors', which are based on a fundamental science discovery in UK, Belgian and US research groups, could be tailor-made to instantly detect the presence of particular molecules, for example poisons or explosives in transport screening situations, or proteins in patients 'blood samples, with high sensitivity.

    Health News from Medical News Today 2009

  • The new 'nanosensors', which are based on a fundamental science discovery in UK, Belgian and US research groups, could be tailor-made to instantly detect the presence of particular molecules, for example poisons or explosives in transport screening situations, or proteins in patients 'blood samples, with high sensitivity.

    unknown title 2009

  • The new 'nanosensors', which are based on a fundamental science discovery in UK, Belgian and US research groups, could be tailor-made to instantly detect the presence of particular molecules, for example poisons or explosives in transport screening situations, or proteins in patients 'blood samples, with high sensitivity.

    innovations-report 2009

  • "An example would be nanosensors which are more sensitive than a dog's nose, which can detect a single molecule of a substance."

    A future driven by data 2011

  • Nanomaterials include nanocomposites, nanoclays, nanotubes ... nanosensors, nanoimaging and nanochips ... as well as nanofilters.

    Nanofood, Nanotech and Nanites: Quantum Effects and Fundamental Choices? 2010

  • The Dattoos would offer: DNA-reader and identification technology, nanosensors and interactive “touch reading,” full voice interaction, bionic nano chips and various cybernetic components.

    10 Technology wonders that don’t exist yet « 10 Dots 2008

  • The promise of frictionless nanosensors and switches might make the method worth testing.

    Levitating Nanomachines | Impact Lab 2007

  • The device senses chemicals in the air using a "sample jet" and a multiple-channel silicon-based sensing chip, which consists of 16 nanosensors, and sends detection data to another phone or a computer via telephone communication network or Wi-Fi.

    NASA Watch: Keith Cowing: November 2009 Archives 2009

  • These blue crab nanosensors will be used to improve security in airports, hospitals and other public locations by detecting tiny amounts of explosives or chemicals in air [...]

    Smart Mobs » Blog Archive » Blue crab nanosensor to fight terrorism 2006

  • These blue crab nanosensors will be used to improve security in airports, hospitals and other public locations by detecting tiny amounts of explosives or chemicals in air and water.

    Smart Mobs » Blog Archive » Blue crab nanosensor to fight terrorism 2006

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