The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) awarded Ondavia, Inc. a $173,075 Project Grant under the NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances Basic Research and Education program (CFDA 93.143). The funding supports the development of a field-deployable analyzer for rapidly detecting and measuring trace-level concentrations of uranyl, a form of uranium, in drinking water sources.
The project aims to develop an innovative Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)-based platform capable of real-time, accurate monitoring of uranium contamination, which poses significant environmental and public health risks. Key objectives include creating a calibration curve for quantifying uranyl with over 10% accuracy and a detection limit below 30 ppb, aligning with EPA guidelines. The technology will be rigorously tested against known interferents and validated using real-world water samples to demonstrate its reliability. Successful completion of this Phase I SBIR project will contribute to enhanced water quality assessment and informed decision-making to safeguard public health and the environment.
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