Sensors & Electronics
Chemical Sensors
Ion-Specific Sensors for Metals in Solutions (275)
Problem: Develop reliable sensor system to measure metal ion concentrations in aqueous samples.

Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Mechanisms through Instruments.
PNNL Solution:
- Requirements for analyte measurement in solutions
- Preconcentration for improved analyte detection
- Develop system components for small integrated unit
- Integrate and demonstrate integrated system performance
- Sensor for practical measurement of target analyte
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Electrochemistry for sensing interactions and sensor chemistry development; material science (including self-assembling monolayers, ceramic materials, etc.); microfluidic device design and fabrication; integrated system design and fabrication; electronics design for instrument; algorithm and data analysis methods for data reduction; software development for instrument control, data acquisition, and analysis.
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Contact: Yuehe Lin