NEW! Synkera has launched two new products based on nanoporous alumina for life science applications: ultrafiltration ceramic membranes and bioanalysis substrates. See links for further info.


News & Events

Sensors Quarterly Update

Press Releases:

  • January 4, 2010: Synkera is growing! Synkera will be moving to expanded facilities in February 2010. See the press release for more details.

Upcoming Events:

  • March, 2010: Synkera will showcase a new product line of ultrafiltration ceramic membranes at PITTCON. Please visit our exhibit (booth #1875) and contact us if you would like an appointment to meet with our application specialists. Senior Scientist Dr. Polyakov will present a technical overview of these products on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at 10:35 AM at the session on Separation Science (308D).

  • May, 2010: Synkera will be attending AIHce.
    Call for an appointment to meet with us.

  • June, 2010: Synkera will be exhibiting at Sensors Expo.
    Call for an appointment to meet with us.

Recently Awarded Development Efforts:

  • January 2010: Synkera, in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico, receives supplemental Phase IIA NSF funding to continue development of Nanochannel Array Reforming Catalysts.

  • January 2010: Synkera receives NASA Phase I funding to develop Nanorod Array Solid-State Neutron Detectors.

  • October 2010: Synkera receives funding from DOE, via a subcontract from Argonne National Laboratory, to develop Large-Area Microchannel Plate Substrates for large-area photon detectors.

  • September 2009: Synkera receives Department of Homeland Security Phase II funding to develop Microsensors for Integration into Cell Phones.

  • September 2009: Synkera receives Phase II funding from NIOSH to continue development of Low Power, Combustible Gas Microsensors.

  • September 2009: Synkera receives Phase II funding from NIOSH to continue development of Hydride Sensor Arrays .

  • May 2009: Synkera receives NIH Phase I funding to develop Nanostructured Ultrafiltration Membranes for Biological Applications.

  • April 2009: Synkera receives NIH Phase II funding to develop Advanced Personal Gas Sensors for Mining Applications.

  • May 2008: Synkera receives NIH Phase I funding to investigate Formaldehyde Molecular Recognition Microsensors.

  • May 2008: The Department of Defense awards an SBIR Phase I to Synkera Technologies to develop a Lightweight, Compact Atmospheric Gas Sensor.

  • August 2008: The NIH provides Synkera a grant to develop Innovative, Reliable Personal Monitors for Mine Worker Protection.

  • September 2008: Synkera receives Phase II continuation funding for Nanorod Array Photoelectrochemcial Hydrogen Production.

Recent Talks & Presentations:

  • Debra Deininger, Synkera's Sensor Product Manager, presented a paper on "Nanostructured, Micromachined Ceramic Gas Sensor Platform " at the IMCS12 conference in Columbus, OH.

    "The 12thInternational Meeting on Chemical Sensors" (IMCS 12) was an interdisciplinary forum covering all aspects of chemical sensors encompassing physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering disciplines.