New pocket-sized sensor to detect asthma, lung damage causing sulphur dioxide

IANS | July 4, 2025 5:39 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Scientists from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, have developed a new low-cost sensor that can help detect toxic sulphur dioxide (SO2) gas responsible for respiratory irritation, asthma attacks, and long-term lung damage, at extremely low concentrations, said the Ministry of Science and Technology on Friday.