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Plasmonic sensor and field monitor for mercury

Award Number: R44ES032383
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2022
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2025

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Plasmonic sensor and field monitor for mercury - Project Abstract Our proposed project, “Plasmonic sensor and field monitor for mercury,” will develop a highly portable monitor for direct measurements of mercury in water and air. Gold nanoparticle-based plasmonic sensing is low-cost, sensitive, and ideal for portable applications. The strong absorbance peak in visible light from localized surface plasmon resonance and the stability of gold material make them ideal for plasmonic sensing. We will apply our experience and intellectual property from developing plasmonic mercury sensors to make a miniaturized plasmonic detector that will be incorporated into a robust and simple field monitor. Extensive testing of the stability, sensitivity, and robustness of the technology will be completed throughout the course of the project. The initial feasibility of the device will be demonstrated for index of refraction sensitivity and mercury monitoring. The development of such a unique device will benefit all parties concerned with mercury contamination and exposure. Mercury monitoring costs hundreds of millions of dollars a year across diverse scientific, industrial, and regulatory groups. The fundamental issue these groups address is protecting human health, and the environment, from the risks of mercury pollution.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2026	2023	PICOYUNE LLC	950 GILMAN ST	ALBANY	CA	94710	ALAMEDA	USA	NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances_Basic Research and Education	000	3	2/4/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $493,608 )
2023	2023	PICOYUNE LLC	950 GILMAN ST	ALBANY	CA	94710	ALAMEDA	USA	NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances_Basic Research and Education	000	3	8/22/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$493,608
														Subtotal = $493,608

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $481,178 )
2022	2022	PICOYUNE LLC	950 GILMAN ST	ALBANY	CA	94710	ALAMEDA	USA	NIEHS Superfund Hazardous Substances_Basic Research and Education	000	2	8/18/2022	COMPETING CONTINUATION	$481,178
														Subtotal = $481,178

Grand Total All Awards = $974,786

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Plasmonic sensor and field monitor for mercury

Award Number: R44ES032383

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2022

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2025

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