Chemical & Biological Detection Techniques

Research to maintain expertise in CB agent materials and toxic chemicals detection techniques, particularly monitoring levels of hazard, identifying the agent and establishing the exposure period retrospectively.
Also includes research into the physics of aerosol collection and characterisation, and application of MS and IMS techniques to the analysis process.
Also research to support capabilities in genetic engineering and amplification, antibody/antigen interactions, gene probes and biosensor transduction.
Also includes work using novel silicon sensor devices, such as bio-compatible porous silicon sensors, and the use of optical sensing and surface enhanced Raman effects.

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