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From left: Dr. Sriram Muthukumar, Dr. Anirban Paul, Dr. Shalini Prasad and Ivneet Banga PhD ’23 developed a sensor that can detect even trace amounts of fentanyl with 98% accuracy. [Photo: UTD]
UTD Researchers Develop Fentanyl Test That Works ‘Within Seconds’
by Lance Murray | Feb 5, 2024
A UT Dallas team has developed a handheld sensor that can help first reponders detect whether fentanyl has been used. The sensor includes the use of "gold nanoparticles" and can detect fentanyl with "98% accuracy," the researchers say.
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