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Real-Time CNT Monitor
The NANODEVICE project at a glance
The main goal of NANODEVICE is to develop innovative concepts and reliable
methods for characterizing engineered nanoparticles (ENP) in workplace air with
novel, portable and easy-to-use devices suitable for workplaces.
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Instrument description
Innovative Aspects:
Real-time device capable of detecting very low concentrations
of CNT against high concentrations of background ambient
aerosols
Physico-chemical
pre-conditioner
Measured physical metric:
Number concentration. Using certain assumptions it is possible
to calculate mass concentration of CNTs
Type of nanoparticles:
CNTs
Intertial/diffussion
separator
Particle size range of operation:
CNTs
Ability to separate a source of ENP from the background?
Yes
Physical principle(s) of operation:
CNT particles in the air are pre-selected using certain
physical/chemical characteristics of CNT. Individual CNT
objects are then counted using optical techniques.
Pump and flow
control system
Optical selective
counter
Size, weight and power supply:
Currently mains operation, could be battery operated
Portable (5 kg weight)
Size of prototype approximately 20 cm x 15 cm x 15 cm.
Characteristics of workplace use:
For all workplaces
Data analysis
and output
Level of development:
Near market
Further opportunities:
Proposed OELs for CNT are low so the device meets the
requirements for monitoring exposures at these levels enabling
the safe and sustainable exploitation of CNT
Contact:
Robert Muir
Naneum Limited
Canterbury Innovation Centre
University Road
Canterbury, Kent
CT27FG, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)1227 81 1705
Fax: +44 (0)1227 81 1701
muir@naneum.com
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