Odour Detection Methods: Olfactometry and Chemical Sensors

The complexity of the odours issue arises from the sensory nature of smell. From the evolutionary point of view olfaction is one of the oldest senses, allowing for seeking food, recognizing danger or communication: human olfaction is a protective sense as it allows the detection of potential illness...

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Main Authors: Sara Lovascio, Annamaria Demarinis Loiotile, Magda Brattoli, Valentina de Pinto, Gianluigi de Gennaro, Michele Penza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-05-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/11/5/5290/