Current equipment to isolate sensitive or hazardous samples for microscopy are expensive, occupy significant lab space and are time-consuming to prepare and use. This new system provides a disposable, flexible and easy alternative for samples which require containment.
This new sample containment system, developed by material scientists at the UK’s Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), overcomes the drawbacks of using a fume hood or glove box and offers a lost cost alternative to quickly allow samples to be prepared for analysis.
Benefits
| . | Reduces Risk to Analyst — suitable for contaminants, contagions, and hazardous samples to protect the technician. |
| . | Sample Protection — creates an inert atmosphere to protect sensitive samples from the environment. |
| . | Equipment Agnostic — can be used with any microscope or spectrometer and is not specific to any particular instrument or manufacturer. |
| . | Flexible and Portable — samples can be prepared within the containment “bubble” in one location and be easily moved elsewhere for analysis / storage. |
| . | Easy to Use — avoids the need to use complex and difficult to setup equipment. Samples can also be easily swapped or manipulated / repositioned if required. |
Properties
Project number
MA006
Commercial rights
Sole Rights / Non-exclusive
Source
AWE
Regions
Worldwide
Restrictions
None
Available to license
Yes
Sectors
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