RADICAL

📢 After years of innovation and collaboration (November 2020 to January 2025), the RADICAL project is coming to a close in just 15 days. To mark this milestone, we’re proud to share our final video showcasing the project’s strong impact on air quality monitoring and atmospheric chemistry.⚡ 🎥 Discover the RADICAL Sensor and its possible applications - Learn how we’ve combined nanotechnology, machine learning, and gas detection to create a groundbreaking, portable solution for real-time air quality monitoring. Our sensor detects atmospheric radicals and trace gases with precision previously achievable only in expensive labs. From hospitals to urban environments and industrial sites, the RADICAL sensor is a game-changer for anyone interested in cleaner air and sustainable technology. 🌍 👉 Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/eDUTzgAy Big thanks to UCC Academy Creative Services team member Nicole Mc Donagh for providing the voiceover and former team member Anthony Courtney for bringing the ideas to life! 💯 Let’s celebrate the journey and envision a future with smarter, more accessible air quality solutions. 🤝 Partners: University College Cork, University of York, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), National Technical University of Athens, Smartcom Bulgaria AD, UCC Academy. 🤝 External advisor to the project: Matthew Johnson from Devlabs ApS, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen and more. 🙌 People: Yordan M. Georgiev, Subhajit Biswas, John Wenger, Stig Hellebust, Niall O'Sullivan, PhD, Vaishali Vardhan, Prucnal Slawomir, Ahmad Echresh, Sayantan Ghosh, Naeem Iqbal, Amy Wolstenholme-Hogg, Leonidas Tsetseris, Peter Statev, Dimitar Nikolov, Tamela Maciel, Abhisweta Bhattacharjee #AirQualityMonitoring #AtmosphericChemistry #GasSensors #EnvironmentalTech #Nanotechnology #Sustainability #CleanAir #Innovation #AirSensingIreland #GlobalAirQuality

Earlier this month we hosted a two-day symposium at University College Cork to celebrate interdisciplinary research on ‘Innovative Measurement Techniques for Trace Gases and Radicals’ Here is a lovely write-up (with photos) of the event from the RADICAL project team

Earlier this month, the RADICAL and AtmoTrace projects came together to host a two-day symposium on ‘Innovative Measurement Techniques for Trace Gases and Radicals’ at University College Cork (UCC). ⚡ 💡 With 50+ academics and industry leaders from across Europe, the event highlighted coolaboration with innovative advancements in trace gas detection and atmospheric research. 👨🔬 👩🔬 Key moments: 👉 Introduction to RADICAL by Prof Justin D. Holmes and to AtmoTrace by Prof Andy Ruth 👉6 thematic sessions featuring 23 talks, including 5 PhD student presentations 👉 Interactive roundtable discussions led by Prof. John Wenger & Dr. Tamela Maciel 👉 A stunning live illustration capturing innovative ideas by artist Philip Barrett from Blackshapes 👉 A tour of UCC’s state-of-the-art Irish Atmospheric Simulation Chamber The event marked the culmination of the EU-funded RADICAL project and showcased the collaborative spirit of interdisciplinary research. 📖 Dive into the full story: https://lnkd.in/e8MPMKJd Organising committee: Justin Holmes, John Wenger, Andy Ruth, School of Chemistry University College Cork, University College Cork, UCC Academy College of Science, Engineering and Food Science at UCC. | UCC Environmental Research Institute | John Cryan | AMBER Centre | ACTRIS-RI | Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) | University of York | National Technical University of Athens | Smartcom Bulgaria AD | Sayantan Ghosh | Yordan M. Georgiev | Ahmad Echresh | Vaishali Vardhan | Niall O'Sullivan, PhD | Subhajit Biswas | Stig Hellebust | Naeem Iqbal | Amy Wolstenholme-Hogg | Dimitar Nikolov | Hristo Stefanov | Peter Statev | Abhisweta Bhattacharjee #AtmosphericScience #Innovation #Horizon2020 #ResearchCollaboration

We’d like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to artist Philip Barrett from Blackshapes for his incredible live illustration during the round table discussions at the ‘Innovative Measurement Techniques for Trace Gases and Radicals’ Symposium. 🎨 These discussions provided an engaging platform for attendees to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for future research and collaboration. 🤝 ✨ Watching these innovative concepts come to life through Philip’s artistry was truly inspiring and added a unique dimension to the symposium experience. Access the high resolution version of the illustration here: https://lnkd.in/e8MPMKJd Thank you, Philip, for sharing your exceptional talent and for visually capturing the spirit of innovation and collaboration! 💯 #Innovation #ArtInScience #Collaboration

🚀 Kickstart your weekend with an insightful read on fabricating #JNTs with Dr. Ahmad Echresh, Postdoc at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). Dr. Echresh shares insights from his work in the #RADICAL of fabricating Junctionless nanowire Transistors alongside colleague Sayantan Ghosh and led by Dr Yordan M. Georgiev. From the challenges of #Nanowire device fabrication to advancing #TraceGasSensing technologies, this interview highlights the power of multidisciplinary collaboration in #Semiconductor innovation.💪 Here's an exlusive interview you will hate to miss out! 💯 🔗 https://lnkd.in/evSXu4eC #Nanotechnology #GasSensing #JunctionlessTransistors #AirQuality #radicals #ElectricalFunctionalistion

Thank you to everyone at RADICAL 🙏 It has been our pleasure to support you on this project showcasing the impact RADICAL has had on air quality monitoring and atmospheric chemistry. 👏 Nicole Mc Donagh | Anthony Courtney | Tamela Maciel #WeAreUCCAcademy

✨ Gabriele Biagi from Munster Technological University and Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA) wrapped up our final session with a fascinating talk on ammonia adsorption and desorption dynamics in QEPAS sensors. His research focused on addressing the challenges in ammonia monitoring, which is critical in industries like agriculture, environmental monitoring, and health, due to ammonia's strong interaction with surfaces. 📊 🔬 Gabriele explored the gas-exchange dynamics in a sensor system with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) tubes and a laser diode, offering deeper insights into the complexities of ammonia adsorption and desorption in real-time. He also integrated a humidity sensor to monitor the effect of water vapour on the process, ensuring accurate data for sensor development. Looking ahead, we'll return after lunch with a round-table discussion on the future of measuring trace gases and radicals—so stay tuned! 💡 #GasSensing #QEPAS #AmmoniaMonitoring #Innovation #EnvironmentalTech

Liam O'Faolain from Munster Technological University presented exciting advancements in Micro-Ring Resonator Assisted Photothermal Spectroscopy (PTS) for detecting water vapor. 💧🔬 This breakthrough uses silicon nitride-based micro-ring resonators to enable high-selectivity gas detection with a small footprint, making it ideal for inline sensing applications in industries like process monitoring, medical quality control, and environmental research. ⚡ Liam highlighted the challenges traditional moisture sensors face, such as cross-sensitivity and limited range, and how integrated PTS-based sensors can address these issues with greater precision and miniaturisation. This research is a first step toward developing advanced gas sensor technologies with broad application potential. 💡 #Nanophotonics #GasSensing #PhotothermalSpectroscopy #Innovation

Jarni Braal from University College Cork took the stage to discuss Dual Cavity Dual Comb Interferometry (DC-COIN), a groundbreaking technique in trace gas sensing. 🚀 By leveraging incoherent NIR light (1540-1560 nm) from a superluminescent light-emitting diode, Jarni demonstrated how this innovative approach achieved high-resolution, high-sensitivity detection of gases like CO2, C2H2, and H2O at a resolution of ~306 MHz. In contrast to conventional methods, DC-COIN offers a simpler, more accessible alternative to dual comb spectroscopy, and Jarni discussed the advantages and challenges of this novel technology for next-generation gas sensing. 🔬 #GasDetection #Spectroscopy #Photonics #Innovation #Symposium