Measuring concentration of analytes in liquid samples using surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy
US9863924B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/182
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hand-held microfluidic testing device is provided that includes a housing having a cartridge receiving port and a cartridge for input to the cartridge receiving port. An optical detection system in the housing is capable of providing an illuminated electric field useful for Raman spectroscopy. The cartridge may have a sample well. The sample well is loaded with a mixture of water containing the analyte, Raman-scattering nanoparticles and a calibration solution. The calibration solution contains an analog of the analyte differing in its Raman response, for example an isotope of the analyte. Optionally, a chemical compound capable of increasing interaction between the analyte and the nanoparticles may be added.
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