A Protein Coated Piezoelectric Crystal Detector
Abstract
A research study was to be conducted to develop a piezoelectric crystal monitor for chemical agents using immobilized enzymes (cholinesterases) and an organophosphorus antibody as coatings. A monitor was to be designed that is small, simple to use, of low cost, and based on analytical methodology of suitable accuracy and sensitivity. The initial evaluation in Phase 1 was to performed using an organophosphorus chemical warfare simulant (diisopropyl methyl phosphonate) to ascertain the feasibility of the concept for military applications. The monitors were to be evaluated as to sensitivity, selectivity, response time, linear range, reproducibility, and lifetime. Keywords include: Protein coatings; Crystals, Organophosphorus compounds, Piezoelectric quartz; Enzymes; and Antibody.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA179002
Entities
People
- George G. Guilbault
- Glenn Lubrano
- J. Jordan
- J. Ngeh
- P. Foley