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Title: Methods and systems for detection of radionuclides

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1176312

Disclosed are materials and systems useful in determining the existence of radionuclides in an aqueous sample. The materials provide the dual function of both extraction and scintillation to the systems. The systems can be both portable and simple to use, and as such can beneficially be utilized to determine presence and optionally concentration of radionuclide contamination in an aqueous sample at any desired location and according to a relatively simple process without the necessity of complicated sample handling techniques. The disclosed systems include a one-step process, providing simultaneous extraction and detection capability, and a two-step process, providing a first extraction step that can be carried out in a remote field location, followed by a second detection step that can be carried out in a different location.

Research Organization:
Clemson University, Clemson, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG07-99ER62888
Assignee:
Clemson University (Clemson, SC)
Patent Number(s):
7,723,114
Application Number:
11/621,744
OSTI ID:
1176312
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2007 Jan 10
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Ion Exchange Using a Scintillating Polymer with a Charged Surface journal March 1994
Membrane-based scintillation proximity assays I. Detection and quantification of 14CO2 journal January 1995

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