New hybrid glass lens from Jena: Intelligently react to gases

Von Kl Redaktion

innovative developments in materials science

researchers from the Friedrich Schiller University Jena have made remarkable progress in optical technology. A developed micro lens made of hybrid glass material can change the light fraction behavior as soon as gas molecules are near you. This new look not only promises improvements in sensors, but could also find far -reaching applications in industry.

multiresponsive materials in the focus

Lothar Wondraczek, a leading professor of Glaschemie at the University of Jena, explains the properties of this innovative lens, which is based on multiresponsive materials. Thanks to the specific structure of this lens, the light is broken differently, depending on whether the material absorbs gases or not. This property opens up new possibilities for the design of intelligent systems.

The challenges of manufacturing

For the implementation of this technology, the scientists had to overcome some technical hurdles. An important step was to develop a suitable synthesis process for high -purity materials. The researchers had to make sure that the new material is stable enough to be able to take different shapes without disintegrating. Dr. Alexander Knebel, a youth group leader, and doctoral student Oksana Smirvona worked closely together to identify the optimal conditions for the production of the lens.

potential and applications

The development of this new lens could have far -reaching effects on different technical areas. The ability to detect gas and at the same time change light fragments could significantly increase the efficiency of sensors. In industry, for example in chemical and pharmaceutical production, such lens-based sensors could help to make processes more precisely and cheaper.

In view of the versatility of this material, Wondraczek also suggests possible applications that go beyond the microlinsales. For example, membranes are conceivable for gastrointigation, the optical properties of which change when gas molecules are installed. Such membranes could be used as intelligent components in different industries and help to manage resources more efficiently.

conclusion: technological progress for a sustainable future

Developments at the University of Jena illustrate how important progress not only opens up new technological opportunities, but can also bring concrete advantages for industry and society. With the creation of these intelligent optical systems, many industrial processes could be revolutionized in the future, which ultimately also contributes to more sustainability.

Through continuous research and development in this area, Jena stays at the top of optoelectronic innovations and extends the door to numerous applications.