Biological Sensors
Improving Fieldable Sensor Performance (284)
Problem: Need user-friendly, robust, fieldable sensors that provide key features of analytical lab instrument capabilities
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Mechanisms through Instruments
PNNL Solution:
- Leverage strong PNNL analytical and sample pretreatment capabilities
- Employ advanced biology, chemistry, and material science resources
- Develop key materials and subsystems tailored to meet sensor system requirements
- Develop and demonstrate the advanced sensor systems
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Nano- and micro-technology; surface chemistry; biotechnology; polymer chemistry; radiation physics; sensor physics including numerous transduction mechanisms and platforms; various sensor technologies; electronics including analog, digital, and RF communications technologies; statistical and advanced data analysis methods; biological and chemical analytical methods including specialized sample preparation/pretreatment methods to allow trace and ultra-trace detection of target analytes in environmental samples.
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Contact: Bob Wright
