High specificity test media for chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs)
Lead Research Organisation:
Cardiff University
Department Name: Chemistry
Abstract
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.
Publications
Carter E
(2011)
Structure and pulsed EPR characterization of N,N'-bis(5-tert-butylsalicylidene)-1,2-cyclohexanediamino-vanadium(IV) oxide and its adducts with propylene oxide.
in Dalton transactions (Cambridge, England : 2003)
| Description | Enhancements to detection systems for chemical warfare agents. |
| Exploitation Route | Work is in progress to commercialize a field deployable chemical weapons detection system for non-specialist users. |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
| Description | Commercialization of chemical warfare agent sensors with BBI limited |
| First Year Of Impact | 2011 |
| Sector | Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
| Impact Types | Economic,Policy & public services |
| Description | CBR Hazard Mitigation |
| Amount | £42,906 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | DSTLX1000076160 |
| Organisation | Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) |
| Department | Centre for Defence Enterprise |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 12/2012 |
| End | 03/2013 |
| Description | DSTL Research contract |
| Amount | £26,935 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | 1000088977 |
| Organisation | Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 04/2014 |
| End | 07/2014 |
| Description | Impact Acceleration Account |
| Amount | £45,984 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | 508154 |
| Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 12/2014 |
| End | 09/2015 |
| Description | NISCHR Fellowships |
| Amount | £216,423 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | RFS-12-43 |
| Organisation | Health and Care Research Wales |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 06/2013 |
| End | 06/2015 |
| Description | National Drug Discovery Network (NRN) |
| Amount | £49,998 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | 507444 |
| Organisation | Life Sciences Research Network Wales |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2014 |
| End | 12/2016 |
| Description | National Drug Discovery Network Studentships |
| Amount | £40,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | 506755 |
| Organisation | Life Sciences Research Network Wales |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2014 |
| End | 12/2016 |
| Title | A METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING ALKYLATING AGENTS |
| Description | This patent describes a sensor system for the selective detection of mustard type chemical warfare agents. |
| IP Reference | US20130224876 |
| Protection | Patent application published |
| Year Protection Granted | 2013 |
| Licensed | No |
| Impact | This invention forms a part of a portfolio of inventions for the detection of chemical warfare by non-specialist personnel. |
| Title | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE DETECTION OF SULPHUR CONTAINING SPECIES |
| Description | This patent details a redox system for the detection of V-type (nerve) chemical warfare agents. |
| IP Reference | US20130224873 |
| Protection | Patent application published |
| Year Protection Granted | 2013 |
| Licensed | No |
| Impact | Patent forms part of a portfolio of inventions - we are currently pursuing commercial opportunities. |