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Low Cost Arsenite Sensors

Reference	BB/J021431/1
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor Anthony Cass
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor Joanne Santini
Institution	Imperial College London
Department	Chemistry
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	147,121
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/08/2012
End date	31/07/2013
Duration	12 months

Abstract

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Summary

Arsenic contamination of drinking water is a global problem, affecting 14% of the world's population (WHO Figures) particularly in resource poor regions where access to adequate testing facilities is either limited or non-existent. A simple to use low cost method to measure arsenic at WHO levels would allow contaminated sources to be identified and avoided. Moreover as the arsenic levels are changing dynamically the regular retesting of sources such as tube wells would allow previously identified wells to be bought back into use if levels had fallen sufficiently. Using a disposable strip that plugs into a simple battery powered meter provides a robust route to such decentralised testing. In addition to refining the technical aspects of this device we will also be engaging with potential stakeholders to ensure effective distribution through a variety of channels.

Committee	Not funded via Committee
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	Follow-On Fund Super (SuperFOF) [2012-2015]
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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