Explosives detection substrate and methods of using the same
US8765483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/212
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein are explosives detection substrates which include an electrospun (electro)sprayed and/or dry spun aromatic polymer, such as polystyrene, and a small molecule fluorophore. Methods for detecting an explosive material using such substrates are also provided.
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