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 capacit脿 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 sensibilit脿, in particolare per il rilevamento di vapori di etanolo, e pu貌 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.
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Micromem Technologies (OTCQB : MMTIF) a d茅voil茅 une plateforme avanc茅e de capteurs de gaz 脿 base de nanofils, dot茅e de capacit茅s d'amplification r茅glables. Ce capteur innovant offre une amplification allant jusqu'脿 6 fois et utilise un r茅seau multi-nanofils pour d茅tecter des concentrations de gaz 脿 l'茅tat de traces.
La technologie, initialement d茅velopp茅e dans le cadre d'une initiative du D茅partement de la D茅fense nationale, offre une haute sensibilit茅, notamment pour la d茅tection de vapeurs d'茅thanol, et peut 锚tre adapt茅e 脿 plusieurs types de gaz gr芒ce 脿 une fonctionnalisation de surface et des ajustements de polarisation. La fabrication du capteur utilise des proc茅d茅s standard de photolithographie, ce qui la rend 茅volutive pour des applications industrielles.
L'entreprise vise le march茅 mondial des capteurs de gaz, dont la valeur devrait d茅passer 4,5 milliards de dollars US d'ici 2028, et recherche des partenaires strat茅giques dans les secteurs de l'茅nergie, de l'industrie et de l'environnement pour sa commercialisation.
Micromem Technologies (OTCQB: MMTIF) hat eine fortschrittliche, nanodrahtbasierte Gassensorplattform mit einstellbaren Verst盲rkungsfunktionen vorgestellt. Der innovative Sensor bietet eine Verst盲rkung von bis zu 6-fach und verwendet ein Multi-Nanodraht-Sensornetzwerk zur Erkennung von Gasen in Spurenkonzentrationen.
Die Technologie, urspr眉nglich im Rahmen einer Initiative des Verteidigungsministeriums entwickelt, zeichnet sich durch hohe Empfindlichkeit aus, insbesondere bei der Erkennung von Ethanol-Dampf, und kann durch Oberfl盲chenfunktionalisierung und Bias-Anpassungen f眉r verschiedene Gasarten angepasst werden. Die Herstellung des Sensors erfolgt mittels standardisierter Fotolithographieprozesse, was eine industrielle Skalierbarkeit erm枚glicht.
Das Unternehmen zielt auf den globalen Gassensormarkt ab, der bis 2028 voraussichtlich 4,5 Milliarden USD 眉bersteigen wird, und sucht strategische Partner in den Bereichen Energie, Industrie und Umwelt f眉r 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 .
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1Markets and Markets (2023) reported that the global gas sensor market was valued at around
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