Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2000/01089
Single particle Raman spectrometer (SPaRS) - instrument for non-destructive physico-chemical characterization of single aerosol particles.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor PH Kaye, University of Hertfordshire, Science and Technology RI
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor ZJ Ulanowski, University of Hertfordshire, School of Physics, Astronomy and Maths
- Grant held at:
- University of Hertfordshire, Science and Technology RI
- Science Area:
- None
- Overall Classification:
- Atmospheric
- ENRIs:
- Pollution and Waste
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Technol. for Environ. Appl.
- Abstract:
- Aerosol particle analyser suitable for field measurements on single particles sampled directly from the atmosphere will be developed. The instrument combines elastic light scattering with chemical analysis of particles down to submicron sizes by taking advantage of electrodynamic particle capture and levitation. The preferred spectroscopic technique proposed for the instrument is Raman scattering. To overcome difficulties with the levitation of submicron particles, a novel, two-stage charging method is proposed. Apart from spectroscopic analysis, the instrument will allow the determination of the shape and aerodynamic size of particles. The study of microchemical reactions will also be possible. Following spectroscopy, particles can be recovered for further analysis, e.g. SEM or EDX. Other analytical techniques can also be included.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2000/01089
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Core Strategic Measurements
This grant award has a total value of £114,875
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £62,914 | £612 | £18,374 | £28,940 | £4,035 |
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