Optical sensors for ethanol vapor based on polystyrene opals infiltrated with hydrogel
- Authors: Pernice, R; Adamo, G; Stivala, S; Parisi, A; Busacca, A; Spigolon, D; Sabatino, MA; D’Acquisto, L; Dispenza, C
- Publication year: 2013
- Type: Proceedings
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/74127
Abstract
This paper deals with a novel class of optical sensors for ethanol vapor, based on polystyrene opals infiltrated with a hydrogel sensitive to ethanol. Optical characterization of such opals has been performed, proving their effectiveness as sensors