On 18 February 2026, the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), through the National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), hosted the NSTDA x Press Interviews event to showcase research innovations addressing national challenges, particularly air pollution.
One highlighted technology is the electronic nose (e-Nose), an intelligent sensor system capable of detecting chemical signatures from different PM2.5 sources such as biomass burning, traffic emissions, industrial activities, and agricultural processes. The system mimics the human sense of smell while identifying chemical compounds that are invisible to the naked eye.
A pilot project will deploy 100 e-Nose sensors across representative environments—including open areas, agricultural fields, orchards, and natural forests—using AI and advanced data analysis to identify pollution sources in real time. The technology is expected to support precision monitoring and enable more effective air pollution management and policy responses in Thailand.