SBIR Phase I: Spectral photoionization detector (SPID): real-time, in situ detection and identification of volatile organic compounds using electron spectroscopy

本SBIR项目拟开发一种便携式仪器检测和鉴定挥发性有机化合物（VOCs）的新技术。利用光谱光电离检测技术，根据挥发性有机化合物的电子能谱对其进行识别。这是一个有用的应用，因为现有的光电离检测器不能识别气流中存在的单个挥发性有机化合物。拟议项目的更广泛/商业影响将是能够探测和识别大气或排放源中的单个挥发性有机化合物。这在大气监测项目、有害物质管理、逸散性排放控制等方面都很有用。一项具有成本效益的技术在维持环境空气质量和防止危险情况方面将有利于社会。

This SBIR project proposes to develop a new technology for the detection and identification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using a portable instrument. Spectral photoionization detection technology will be used to identify VOCs based on their electron energy spectra. This is a useful application because existing photoionization detectors can not identify individual VOCs present in a gas stream.The broader/commercial impact of the proposed project will be the ability to detect and identify individual VOCs in the atmosphere or at emission sources. This can be useful in atmospheric monitoring programs, hazardous materials management, control of fugitive emissions, etc. A cost-effective technology will be beneficial to society in maintaining ambient air quality, and in preventing hazardous conditions.