Details of Grant 

EPSRC Reference:	EP/G006156/1
Title:	Easy-to-use Test Kits for Toxic Chemical Identification
Principal Investigator:	Fallis, Dr I
Other Investigators:	Aldridge, Professor S
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:	Fusion
Department:	Chemistry
Organisation:	Cardiff University
Scheme:	Follow on Fund
Starts:	01 October 2008	Ends:	30 September 2009	Value (£):	94,650
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Analytical Science Chemical Synthetic Methodology
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Aerospace, Defence and Marine
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Panel History:	Panel Date Panel Name Outcome 01 May 2008 Follow on Fund Panel 2008 Announced
Summary on Grant Application Form
We propose the development, both technical and commercial, of easy-to-use disposable test 'strips' and 'swabs' that are unique in combining specific, sensitive and rapid colorimetric detection of two classes of common toxic chemical. The technology base was established as part of a fundamental EPSRC funded study on the design of molecular sensor systems (GR/S98771/01). EPSRC Follow on Funds represent an ideal enabling opportunity to develop this work; as it stands the technology currently falls between 'blue-skies' basic research and a device that is potentially attractive to future substantial investment. It is our hope that the award of this grant would allow this gap to be bridged by enabling the construction of demonstration 'devices' and hence release future investment.
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