Optical sensor for diverse organic vapors at ppm concentration ranges

Abstract

A broadly responsive optical organic vapor sensor is described that responds to low concentrations of organic vapors without significant interference from water vapor. Responses to several classes of organic vapors are highlighted, and trends within classes are presented. The relationship between molecular properties (vapor pressure, boiling point, polarizability, and refractive index) and sensor response are discussed. © 2011 by the authors; licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.