System and method for chemical and/or biological detection
US9804109B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/0057
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system for detecting the presence of chemical and/or biological agents are disclosed. An additive, which may comprise a reactant and/or a catalyst selected for its capacity to react with, or to force a reaction involving a target chemical and/or biological agent, may be introduced into a sample of an ambient environment to be monitored. The additive may then react with the target agent, or, as a catalyst, may drive a reaction with the target agent, resulting in a reaction product that may be detected by one or more sensors or sensor arrays. The method and system may incorporate a plurality of sensor types in order to enhance the specificity of the method and system.
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