UV-LED and Laser Fluorescence for Monitoring Water Quality

Tech ID: 06B106

Competitive Advantages

  • Detect trace levels of dissolved organics and plastics in water
  • Does not require the use of reagents or chemicals
  • Consumes less power
  • Compact and transportable

Summary

Our inventors have developed a deep ultra-violet light emitting diode LIF system for detecting trace levels of dissolved organic contaminants in water. The deep-UV LED component sets this technology apart because of it’s low power consumption, which is approximately one thirteenth of the average laser power. This results in a more compact, cheaper, and transportable system. The technology has been tested on a wide range of water sources, from bottled water to rivers and its efficiency has been highly consistent. This novel approach has a sensitivity of a few parts per trillion, which is  several orders of magnitude better than conventional models. The  system does not require the use of reagents or chemicals and the results produced are superior to similar systems currently on the market. 

Portable LIF System 

Desired Partnerships

  • License
  • Sponsored Research
  • Co-Development

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