Micromem Technologies Introduces High-Sensitivity Nanowire Gas Sensor with Tunable Amplification for Industrial Safety and Environmental Monitoring
Micromem Technologies (OTCQB: MMTIF) has unveiled an advanced nanowire-based gas sensor platform featuring tunable amplification capabilities. The innovative sensor demonstrates up to 6x amplification and employs a multi-nanowire sensing array for detecting trace-level gas concentrations.
The technology, initially developed under a Department of National Defence initiative, offers high sensitivity, particularly for ethanol vapor detection, and can be adapted for multiple gas types through surface functionalization and bias adjustments. The sensor's fabrication uses standard photolithography processes, making it scalable for industrial applications.
The company is targeting the global gas sensor market, projected to exceed $4.5 billion USD by 2028, and is seeking strategic partners in energy, industrial, and environmental sectors for commercialization.
Micromem Technologies (OTCQB: MMTIF) ha presentato una piattaforma avanzata di sensori per gas basata su nanofili, dotata di capacità di amplificazione regolabile. Il sensore innovativo offre un'amplificazione fino a 6 volte e utilizza un array multi-nanofilo per rilevare concentrazioni di gas a livelli di traccia.
La tecnologia, sviluppata inizialmente nell'ambito di un'iniziativa del Dipartimento della Difesa Nazionale, garantisce una alta sensibilità, in particolare per il rilevamento di vapori di etanolo, e può essere adattata a diversi tipi di gas tramite funzionalizzazione superficiale e regolazioni del bias. La fabbricazione del sensore impiega processi standard di fotolitografia, rendendolo scalabile per applicazioni industriali.
L'azienda punta al mercato globale dei sensori per gas, previsto superare i 4,5 miliardi di dollari USA entro il 2028, e sta cercando partner strategici nei settori dell'energia, industriale e ambientale per la commercializzazione.
Micromem Technologies (OTCQB: MMTIF) ha presentado una plataforma avanzada de sensores de gas basada en nanohilos, con capacidades de amplificación ajustables. El sensor innovador ofrece hasta 6 veces amplificación y utiliza una matriz de múltiples nanohilos para detectar concentraciones de gas en niveles traza.
La tecnología, desarrollada inicialmente bajo una iniciativa del Departamento de Defensa Nacional, proporciona una alta sensibilidad, especialmente para la detección de vapor de etanol, y puede adaptarse a varios tipos de gases mediante la funcionalización superficial y ajustes de polarización. La fabricación del sensor utiliza procesos estándar de fotolitografía, lo que permite su escalabilidad para aplicaciones industriales.
La compañía apunta al mercado global de sensores de gas, que se proyecta superará los 4.5 mil millones de dólares para 2028, y busca socios estratégicos en los sectores energético, industrial y ambiental para su comercialización.
Micromem Technologies (OTCQB: MMTIF)는 조절 가능한 증폭 기능을 갖춘 첨단 나노와이어 기반 가스 센서 플랫폼을 공개했습니다. 이 혁신적인 센서는 최대 6배 증폭을 제공하며, 미량 가스 농도 감지를 위해 다중 나노와이어 센싱 배열을 사용합니다.
이 기술은 국방부 주도 하에 처음 개발되었으며, 특히 에탄올 증기 감지에 높은 감도를 제공하고, 표면 기능화 및 바이어스 조정을 통해 여러 가스 유형에 맞게 조정할 수 있습니다. 센서 제작에는 표준 포토리소그래피 공정을 사용하여 산업적 적용에 적합한 확장성을 갖추고 있습니다.
회사는 글로벌 가스 센서 시장을 목표로 하며, 2028년까지 45억 달러 이상으로 성장할 것으로 예상되는 이 시장에서 에너지, 산업, 환경 분야의 전략적 파트너를 찾아 상용화를 추진하고 있습니다.
Micromem Technologies (OTCQB : MMTIF) a dévoilé une plateforme avancée de capteurs de gaz à base de nanofils, dotée de capacités d'amplification réglables. Ce capteur innovant offre une amplification allant jusqu'à 6 fois et utilise un réseau multi-nanofils pour détecter des concentrations de gaz à l'état de traces.
La technologie, initialement développée dans le cadre d'une initiative du Département de la Défense nationale, offre une haute sensibilité, notamment pour la détection de vapeurs d'éthanol, et peut être adaptée à plusieurs types de gaz grâce à une fonctionnalisation de surface et des ajustements de polarisation. La fabrication du capteur utilise des procédés standard de photolithographie, ce qui la rend évolutive pour des applications industrielles.
L'entreprise vise le marché mondial des capteurs de gaz, dont la valeur devrait dépasser 4,5 milliards de dollars US d'ici 2028, et recherche des partenaires stratégiques dans les secteurs de l'énergie, de l'industrie et de l'environnement pour sa commercialisation.
Micromem Technologies (OTCQB: MMTIF) hat eine fortschrittliche, nanodrahtbasierte Gassensorplattform mit einstellbaren Verstärkungsfunktionen vorgestellt. Der innovative Sensor bietet eine Verstärkung von bis zu 6-fach und verwendet ein Multi-Nanodraht-Sensornetzwerk zur Erkennung von Gasen in Spurenkonzentrationen.
Die Technologie, ursprünglich im Rahmen einer Initiative des Verteidigungsministeriums entwickelt, zeichnet sich durch hohe Empfindlichkeit aus, insbesondere bei der Erkennung von Ethanol-Dampf, und kann durch Oberflächenfunktionalisierung und Bias-Anpassungen für verschiedene Gasarten angepasst werden. Die Herstellung des Sensors erfolgt mittels standardisierter Fotolithographieprozesse, was eine industrielle Skalierbarkeit ermöglicht.
Das Unternehmen zielt auf den globalen Gassensormarkt ab, der bis 2028 voraussichtlich 4,5 Milliarden USD übersteigen wird, und sucht strategische Partner in den Bereichen Energie, Industrie und Umwelt für die Kommerzialisierung.
- Innovative technology with tunable amplification up to 6x for enhanced detection performance
- Scalable and cost-effective fabrication using standard photolithography processes
- Targeting large market opportunity projected to exceed $4.5B by 2028
- Military-grade technology with proven development backing from Department of National Defence
- Early commercialization phase with no established market presence
- Requires strategic partnerships for deployment and market penetration
- No current revenue generation from the technology
Toronto, Ontario and New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 5, 2025) - Micromem Technologies Inc. (CSE: MRM) (OTCQB: MMTIF) ("Micromem" or the "Company") an innovator in advanced sensor technology, announces a major advancement in gas detection with the release of its nanowire-based gas sensor platform, offering a disruptive solution for safety-critical and precision-controlled environments.
The platform employs a proprietary multi-nanowire sensing array capable of detecting trace-level gas concentrations with extreme sensitivity. Notably, the sensor includes an electrical bias control feature that provides tunable amplification-demonstrated at up to 6x-allowing for enhanced detection performance across various gas types and concentration ranges. The sensor platform is fabricated using standard photolithography processes, making it both cost-effective and scalable for high-volume industrial applications.
This technology gives operators a new level of control and accuracy in gas detection. From leak detection to hazardous gas monitoring, this platform brings a new level of safety and reliability to industrial and environmental applications.
Key Advantages of the Micromem Nanowire Gas Sensor:
- High Sensitivity: Demonstrated robust detection of ethanol vapor with a strong, easily measurable response, ideal for volatile organic compound (VOC) monitoring.
- Tunable Amplification: Unique ability to adjust the electrical gate bias, enabling targeted signal amplification and selectivity based on gas type.
- Versatility: Adaptable to detect multiple gases by altering surface functionalization and bias conditions-useful across oil & gas, chemical manufacturing, mining, and clean energy sectors.
- Compact and Scalable: The sensor's solid-state design allows for integration into IoT-enabled smart infrastructure and remote monitoring systems.
The competitive edge of the Company's nanowire sensor, in markets where precision, compliance, and uptime are non-negotiable, is that it adapts.
Strategic Opportunity
The global gas sensor market is projected to exceed
Micromem is now advancing this technology, originally developed under a Department of National Defence initiative, as a commercial platform. The Company is actively seeking strategic partners in the energy, industrial, and environmental sectors to pilot and deploy this military-grade sensing solution in high-impact civilian applications.
About Micromem.
Micromem Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries, a publicly traded company (OTCQB: MMTIF) (CSE: MRM),develops, and commercializes advanced sensor solutions using proprietary nanotechnology and analyzes specific industry sectors to create intelligent game-changing applications that address unmet market needs. It creates platforms the serve the needs of industries that demand accuracy, durability, and real-time intelligence in detection systems. By leveraging its expertise and experience with sophisticated sensor applications, the Company successfully powers the development and implementation of innovative solutions for oil & gas, utilities, automotive, healthcare, government, information technology, manufacturing and other industries. Visit www.micromeminc.com.
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1Markets and Markets (2023) reported that the global gas sensor market was valued at around
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