Silicon Quantum Dot Trace Explosive Sensor

Development and testing of a trace explosive sensor based on silicon nanomaterials or quantum dots. The project will involve interaction and pilot testing with the RCMP and Transport Canada. The success of the project will enable Applied Quantum Materials to introduce a new product into the security marketplace and form a platform technology for the development of drug and chemical agent detection.

Faculty Supervisor:

Vladimir Michaelis

Student:

Christina Gonzalez

Partner:

Applied Quantum Materials Inc

Discipline:

Chemistry

Sector:

Nanotechnologies

University:

Program:

Accelerate

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