| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L35911/01 |
| Title: |
SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR MICROSCALE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Fielden, Professor PR |
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Instrumentation & Analytical Science |
| Organisation: |
UMIST |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 January 1997 |
Ends: |
31 July 2000 |
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130,326
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This programme will develop sampling systems to enable micro total analysis systems (?-TAS) and capillary electroseparations to be coupled directly to real, particulate-laden samples encountered in aqueous industrial process and waste-water streams. Five sampling principles: filtration; centrifugation; ultrasonic agitation; dielectrophoresis; and counter-current electrophoresis will be targeted in the design of devices constructed using both established and novel fabrication techniques. synthetic samples, of varying particulate concentration and size will be added to standard analyse solutions. Evaluation experiments will fully characterise the behaviour of each device for a wide range of conditions. Samples will also be introduced, via these sampling devices, in to a simple ?-TAS and integrated capillary electrophoresis system. Test mixtures of ions and neutrals will establish the magnitude of any sampling bias. Each device will be modelled to enable prediction of performance for samples other than the diagnostic test set. Collaboration with the water supply and nuclear fuels industries will include final testing with independently characterised industrial samples. This will enable fine tuning and provide feasibility data for industry to evaluate the future potential of miniaturised chemical analysis systems.
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