Professor Radhakrishna Prabhu r.prabhu@rgu.ac.uk
Professor
Portable Luminescent Chemical Compass
People Involved
Project Description
Rapid and sensitive detection of toxic, hazardous, and illegal chemicals is of paramount importance in effectively mitigating threats to public security and health. Significant effort has been dedicated to developing methods for analysis of chemical threats based on mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, and electrochemistry. While these methods offer sensitive detection, they are hampered by the need for time-consuming and power-intensive laboratory instruments, as well as expert technical interpretation, which prevents their use as portable devices. This limitation compromises our ability to identify potential hazards and respond effectively to emergencies. Hence, there is an urgent need for technological innovation in the design of rapid, portable, and easy-to-interpret devices to accelerate progress in chemical detection and monitoring.
| Type of Project | Research Grant |
|---|---|
| Status | Project Live |
| Funder(s) | Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council |
| Value | £259,360.00 |
| Project Dates | Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2027 |
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