Cilia-like Sensors to Revolutionize Research Streams in Future

Researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi have designed a novel skinny elemental system which is similar to the miniature, ciliated filaments that several organisms employ for olfaction, audibility and vision.

The scientists have fabricated an innovative ultra-thin copolymer material featuring whisker resembling elements that simulates real materials.

The advanced material is susceptible to chemical, temperature and electromagnetic radiations and will facilitate the scientists to solve numerous solutions. The specific material can be deployed for evaluating the persistence of toxic components, detect the oxygen concentration or to measure the extent of oxygen availability in any environment etc.

The same material can even be exploited for monitoring the level of glucose in the body, evaluating the action of the drug or can be used for water or air safety applications.