{"id":921,"date":"2024-06-05T02:37:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T00:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/onchipsensing\/?page_id=921"},"modified":"2026-01-12T16:07:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:07:49","slug":"scent2-micro-scale-photonic-trace-gas-sensor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.uit.no\/onchipsensing\/projects\/scent2-micro-scale-photonic-trace-gas-sensor\/","title":{"rendered":"sCENT2: Micro-Scale Photonic Trace Gas Sensor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ERC Proof of Concept project, European Research Council
Jana J\u00e1gersk\u00e1\/UiT Project Leader, April 2024 \u2013 September 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This project set out to address key technological and commercialization challenges associated with bringing\u202fon-chip trace-gas spectroscopic sensors\u202fdeveloped within the ERC StG sCENT<\/a>, TFS UiTrace<\/a>, and RCN MicroSense<\/a> projects to market. Our goal was to evaluate critical components of a viable product ecosystem\u2014from photonic integration and packaging to fluidics and early market assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Direct laser\u2013chip coupling is feasible and robust
    We demonstrated that direct butt-coupling of the laser to the photonic chip performs on par with free-space coupling. Both approaches deliver sufficient optical power, and the laser\u2019s frequency-tuning characteristics remain intact. This success is enabled by the excellent mode-size matching and the strong suppression of facet reflections achievable with our thin-film suspended waveguides.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Integration with microfluidics is progressing
    At UiT, we are assembling a custom glass microfluidic cell with a sample volume below 10 ml, designed for seamless integration with the sensor chip. Laser\u2013chip assembly efforts will continue in collaboration with Juha Toivonen\u2019s group at the University of Tampere.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Strong application potential across multiple sectors\u00a0
    Our market analysis indicates broad commercial relevance for compact, high-performance gas sensors. Promising areas include biotechnology, environmental monitoring networks, industrial process control (e.g., waste management), and agricultural emissions tracking. Opportunities also extend to space technologies and scientific payloads, where compact, low-power, high-sensitivity sensors are in strong demand.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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