Phosphorus and Arsenic Sensors for Real Time Environmental Monitoring

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Project Number:

WR15R001

Funding Year:

2015

Contract Period:

7/1/2015 - 6/30/2017

Funding Source:

UWS

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Abstract:

Background/Need: Arsenic is a well known pollutant and of high concern in many areas of Wisconsin. The EPA limit for arsenic in drinking water is 10ug/L or 10ppb; while instruments such as ICP-MS or GFAAS are able to accurately detect arsenic concentrations in this range they are impractical for field measurements. Thus, a need exists for a technology/technique that can accurately detect low concentrations of arsenic in the field.
Objectives: To develop a field-deployable arsenic sensor utilizing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and metal oxide thin-film coatings.

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