Micro ChemLab

The µChemLab is a handheld chemical analysis system that combines sample handling, separation, and detection. µChemLab combines three cascaded stages; each realized using microfabricated components.

Stage one collects and concentrates samples.
Stage two is a gas chromatography (GC) column used to achieve sample separations.
Stage three is an array of surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors used to detect the sample.

For more information, select a stage from the image below or download the brochure (pdf):

Preconcentrator Stage 1	Separation Stage 2	Detection Stage 3

Overview

• Microanalytical systems combine sensor(s), sample handling, and species separation on a chip
  
  
• Micromachined gas chromatograph column separates gas-phase analytes

Applications

• Explosive detection
  
  
• DNA Sequencing
  
  
• Chemical and biological weapon detection (NN)