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GRADIENT ELUTION MOVING BOUNDARY ELECTROPHORESIS OF HOMEMADE FUEL-OXIDIZER EXPLOSIVES

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Author(s)

Thomas Forbes, Shannon T. Krauss, Dillion Jobes

Abstract

The analysis of complex samples without extensive preparation steps (e.g., filtration or centrifugation) is a persistent challenge for applications ranging from forensic identification to high-throughput security screening. Here, a capillary-based microfluidic electrophoresis platform incorporating a hydrodynamic counterflow and capacitively coupled contactless conductivity detection is employed for the detection of inorganic components from propellants, pyrotechnics, and homemade fuel-oxidizer explosives. The bulk counterflow prohibits capillary clogging by particulate or fiber debris, as well as system fouling from fuels, e.g., petroleum jelly or kerosene.
Proceedings Title
The 24th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences
(µTAS 2020)
Conference Dates
October 4-9, 2020
Conference Location
Virtual, MD
Conference Title
MicroTAS 2020
Pub Type
Conferences

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Trace evidence, Forensic Science, Chemical / Biological / Radiological / Nuclear / Explosives (CBRNE) and Analytical chemistry

Citation

Forbes, T. , Krauss, S. and Jobes, D. (2020), GRADIENT ELUTION MOVING BOUNDARY ELECTROPHORESIS OF HOMEMADE FUEL-OXIDIZER EXPLOSIVES, The 24th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (µTAS 2020), Virtual, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=930519 (Accessed October 9, 2025)

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Created September 20, 2020, Updated July 28, 2021
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