Abstract
The technology associated with the use of semiconductors in monitoring the composition of the atmosphere has been advancing rapidly in recent years. The twin demands of remote process control and concern for the environment have produced requirements for sensing different gases in a wide range of applications. In this paper the authors review the state of the art of semiconductor gas sensor development and anticipate the directions in which future progress is likely to be made.
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