The seas and oceans are subject to special surveillance given the socioeconomic and ecological interests at stake. Detecting and measuring levels of trace chemical pollution (such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons - PAHs - or pesticides) is the key to dealing with many oceanographic issues. Development of a portable, compact sensor and analyser is fundamental for in-situ studies to complement laboratory techniques.

The goal of the LOUISE project is to design and evaluate a micro component for implementing an innovative, infrared sensor technology called SEIRA-EWS. The SEIRA-EWS micro-sensor will be integrated into a portable instrument and assessed for its ability to detect hydrocarbons and disease biomarkers during field-testing validation. It will enable detection of two compounds whose presence is considered representative - fluoranthene (PAH) and toluene -, detected at levels of 0.1μg/L and 70μg/L respectively.

Partners
Research centers
  • - Université de Rennes, Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes (ISCR)  [Project Developer]
  • - CNRS, délégation de Provence et Corse, Institut Fresnel, UMR 7249, Marseille
  • - Ifremer, Brest
  • - Université de Technologie de Troyes, Troyes
  • - Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Chimie, Structure et Propriétés des Biomatériaux et Agents Thérapeutiques, Bobigny
Funder
Agence Nationale de la Recherche
Labelisation
30/10/2015
Overall budget
2 054 K€
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