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Micro-Fluidic Spectrometer for Measuring Groundwater Contamination
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2012Title: Micro-Fluidic Spectrometer for Measuring Groundwater ContaminationAgency: DOEContract: DE-FG02-12ER90299Award Amount: $150,000.00
Abstract:
DOEs efforts to monitor legacy sites for groundwater contamination would benefit from turn-key systems that can measure metal contaminant concentrations in situ. Southwest Sciences proposes to develop a micro-fluidic sensor for measuring heavy metals in groundwater by measuring their uv-visible spectra. High sensitivity will be obtained using cavity enhanced spectroscopy. A novel cavity enhanced optical detection method will be demonstrated that will allow operation at the short photon lifetimes characteristic of cavities in micro-fluidic channels. The objectives of the Phase I research include (1) demonstrating the detection approach using a conventional cavity, (2) developing a micro-cavity with the novel detection method, (3) using this system to measure chromium concentrations, and (4) outlining the design of a fully-engineered system. In Phase II the micro-cavity will be incorporated with micro-fluidic pumps and filters to provide a complete sensor system. The Phase II effort will culminate with tests at a DOE facility. In Phase III we will address a wide range of industrial and environmental monitoring applications.Small Business Information at Submission:Southwest Sciences, Inc.
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Award Information
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Agency: Department of Energy |
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Program Year/Program: 2012 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: 98751 |
Solicitation Year: 2012 |
Solicitation Topic Code: 08 a |
Solicitation Number: DE-FOA-0000577 |