Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0454992

Funding Activity

Website
https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LP0454992

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

In-field sensors for the detection of illicit drugs. Presumptive field test kits for illicit drugs analysis are typically based on chemical spot tests that produce a coloured product. While relatively easy to apply, such test kits (containing wet chemicals) produce inconclusive colour changes lacking sensitivity, and selectivity requiring a subjective assessment by the examiner. Despite these limitations, these test kits are in widespread use and are routinely used. This study aims to develop specific in-field sensors for the detection and identification of illicit drugs. This would significantly enhance the ability of Forensic Services staff to confirm the identity of seized material. Increased specificity would provide valuable early advice to investigators regarding the nature of a seizure and would reduce the likelihood of false positive results. Increased sensitivity would permit the analysis of trace amounts of material from individuals or locations related to an illicit drug consignment.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-07-2004

End Date: 30-09-2008

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $171,336.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Macromolecular Chemistry Not Elsewhere Classified | Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry | Organic Chemistry Not Elsewhere Classified | Sensor (Chemical And Bio-) Technology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Law enforcement | Chemical sciences |

Other Keywords

Chemical sciences | Law enforcement | Macromolecular Chemistry Not Elsewhere Classified | Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry | Organic Chemistry Not Elsewhere Classified | Sensor (Chemical And Bio-) Technology

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