SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Microcantilever-based sensor array to detect various chemical vapor analytes
- Notice Date
- 4/23/2008
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 238990
— All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Industrial Partnerships & Commercialization, 7000 East Avenue, L-795, Livermore, California, 94550
- ZIP Code
- 94550
- Solicitation Number
- FBO171-08
- Response Due
- 5/23/2008
- Point of Contact
- Connie L Pitcock,, Phone: 925-422-1072
- E-Mail Address
-
pitcock1@llnl.gov
- Description
- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Microcantilever-based sensor array to detect various chemical vapor analytes Opportunity : Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS), LLC under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is offering the opportunity to license and commercialize its compact, low-power microcantilever sensor array to detect various chemical vapor analytes. Background : The term "electronic nose" describes several sensor technologies that have been developed to detect chemical and biological agents of interest in the vapor phase. Many researches have applied these devices to various fields of human interest, including medical diagnosis, and quality control and monitoring in the food and beverage industry. The escalation of homeland security concerns has spurred the development of electronic noses that have the potential to effectively detect chemical and biological agents, and toxic industrial compounds at sub-lethal concentrations. Description : LLNL has developed a compact and low-power cantilever-based sensor array, which has been used to detect various vapor-phase analytes. To see images of the sensor, go to: https://ipo.llnl.gov/technology/profile/announcement/MicrocantileverSensorArray.php Advantages : This invention can provide a solution for chemical detection in a miniaturized, low-power device that requires no consumables. LLNL's device has been designed to be robust and operational in harsh chemical or environmental conditions. Potential Applications: Potential applications would benefit pipeline operations, personal equipment, and environmental and health monitoring. Development Status: The sensor array has been used to reproducibly detect over fourteen chemical vapors including two chemical agents representing a breadth of chemical properties, in real time and over a wide range of vapor concentrations. The sensor is currently approximately 1.5"x1.5"x3.0" including transducers and circuits and when fully powered and acquiring data consumes 750 mW of total power. The device uses a laptop for power and data analysis (over USB) but can be modified to operate autonomously or with a personal data assistant (PDA.) LLNL is seeking industry partners with a demonstrated ability to bring such inventions to the market. Moving critical technology beyond the Laboratory to the commercial world helps our licensees gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. All licensing activities are conducted under policies relating to the strict nondisclosure of company proprietary information. Please visit the IPO website at http://ipo.llnl.gov/workwithus/partneringprocess.php for more information on working with LLNL and the industrial partnering and technology transfer process. Note: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Companies interested in commercializing LLNL's Microcantilever-based sensor array to detect various chemical vapor analytes should provide a written statement of interest, which includes the following: 1. Company Name and address. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of a point of contact. •3. A description of corporate expertise and facilities relevant to commercializing this technology. Written responses should be directed to: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Industrial Partnerships Office P.O. Box 808, L-795 Livermore, CA 94551-0808 Attention: FBO 171-08 Please provide your written statement within thirty (30) days from the date this announcement is published to ensure consideration of your interest in LLNL's Microcantilever-based sensor array to detect various chemical vapor analytes.
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