Breath and gas-based diagnostic tools have the potential to revolutionize medical monitoring and diagnosis. Perena Gouma, the Edward Orton Jr., Chair in ceramic engineering at The Ohio State University, describes how she became interested in this area of research, explains how electrospinning can be used to fabricate components for these devices, and shares her passion for educating students and the public about these discoveries.

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About the guest
Perena Gouma is the Edward Orton Jr., Chair in ceramic engineering at The Ohio State University. Her research involves using the nanomanufacturing technique of electrospinning to fabricate ceramics and composites for use in biomedical and environmental applications, including breath and other gas analysis devices. Recently, in collaboration with the Edward Orton Jr. Ceramic Foundation, her group developed a high-throughput electrospinning setup that opens the door to widespread use of this technique.

About ACerS
Founded in 1898, The American Ceramic Society is the leading professional membership organization for scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators, and students working with ceramics and related materials.