Supramolecular Surface Functionalised Materials for CWA Detection

Abstract

Supramolecular approaches to chemical warfare agent (CWA) detection offer much in terms of analytical specificity. Molecular films/present a means of bringing such host-guest efficacy to platforms which are portable, highly sensitive and additionally enjoy the benefits of surface imposed pre-organization When married to highly sensitive electrochemical detection methods, these approaches present a step change in our ability to detect CWA s in an ultrasensitive, portable and specific manner. This proposal is concerned with the development of supramolecular surface functionalized materials that contain hydrogen bonding and halogen bonding receptor decorated carbon (graphene) and metallic interfaces which are capable of the electrochemical sensing of organophosphorus nerve agent simulants (OPNAS).

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Jan 12, 2017
Source ID
W911NF1610347

Entities

People

  • Paul D. Beer

Organizations

  • Army Contracting Command
  • United States Army
  • University of Oxford

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Neurotoxicology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics