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Project Code [2007-INF-1-S5]
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Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Maynooth University (MU)
Lead Applicant
Carmel Breslin
Project Abstract
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique that is well established in the fields of protective coatings, corrosion science and biosensors, but the technology is only in its infancy in the Environmental Sciences. Yet, this technique has much to offer in environmental technologies, environmental sensors and environmental monitoring, as the measurement is non destructive, and the recorded complex impedance spectrum can be used to give information on the amount of pollutant present, its interaction with the sensor and the stability of the sensor over long periods of time.The requested infrastructure is a state-of-the-art high frequency electrochemical impedance spectroscopy unit (from Solartron Analytical) which spans the wide frequency range from 20 MHz to 10 mHz providing excellent coverage of virtually all chemical processes (from very fast to very slow reactions/processes) in a single measurement. The unit is controlled by sophisticated software, that not only makes the collection of the data very easy, but can also be used to analyse the impedance data, which is a much more demanding task. Solartron Analytical is a recognised world leader in precision electronic equipment for electrochemical and analytical research and its high frequency impedance spectroscopy units are recognised as the most powerful and accurate frequency response units available today.
Grant Approved
€45,327.00
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/11/2008