CO2 gas is composed of different types of atoms have absorption spectrum in infrared range. Absorption intensity abides by Lamber-Beer’s Law
CM1101 series adopts advanced non-dispersive infrared technology (NDIR) , which can be integrated in safety and alarming devices, able to be used for CO2 concentration detecting, air quality monitoring, HVAC, buildings, schools, medical, air conditioning, environmental monitoring, mushroom farming, fireplace ,CO2 controller etc .
http://www.gassensor.com.cn/product_en/typeid/9.htmlAnyone has bought a similar one for indoor air quality monitor ?