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EPSRC Reference: EP/I500235/1
Title: High specificity test media for chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs)
Principal Investigator: Fallis, Dr I
Other Investigators:
Morgan, Dr IR
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Project Partners:
GE Healthcare
Department: Chemistry
Organisation: Cardiff University
Scheme: Follow on Fund
Starts: 01 September 2010 Ends: 31 December 2011 Value (£): 102,213
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Analytical Science Chemical Synthetic Methodology
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Aerospace, Defence and Marine
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We have developed unique, highly-specific tests for the detection of chemical warfare agents(CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs). Their strengths are they: (1) display no false positives; (2) are highly sensitive; (3) are effective for volatile/ non-volatile CWAs; (4) are inexpensive; (5) require no power source; (6) work non-destructively on sensitive substrates (e.g. skin, clothing, electronics); and (7) require minimal training. We will collaborate with GE Healthcare to develop a simple, integrated swab and test-paper kits to provide a definitive, cost-effective means for the rapid, on-site detection of CWAs. The system will be suitable for civilian and military end-users.
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