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E. K. Achter

Bio: E. K. Achter is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Explosive material & Vapor pressure. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 210 citations.

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors presented new vapor pressure data for RDX, PETN, TNT, nitroglycerin, and ammonium nitrate for a wide range of temperatures.
Abstract: New vapor pressure data is presented for RDX, PETN, TNT, nitroglycerin, and ammonium nitrate. By comparison with the data of previous workers, it has been possible to calculate global vapor pressure expressions which are valid over a wide range of temperatures.

212 citations


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TL;DR: This research presents a meta-analysis of 126 existing and new technologies in the gas chromatography field, and some new technologies that are being developed, as well as suggestions for further studies.
Abstract: 2.2. New Approaches 707 2.2.1. Optical Sensor Systems 707 2.2.2. Mass Spectrometry 708 2.2.3. Ion Mobility Spectrometry 708 2.2.4. Gas Chromatography 709 2.2.5. Infrared Spectroscopy 709 2.2.6. Use of Substance-Class-Specific Sensors 709 2.3. Combined Technologies 710 3. Companies 710 4. Application Areas 710 4.1. Food and Beverage 712 4.2. Environmental Monitoring 715 4.3. Disease Diagnosis 716 5. Research and Development Trends 718 5.1. Sample Handling 719 5.2. Filters and Analyte Gas Separation 719 5.3. Data Evaluation 720 6. Conclusion 721 7. References 722

1,266 citations

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TL;DR: Several polymers have been used to detect nitroaromatic explosives by a variety of transduction schemes as mentioned in this paper, which relies on both electronic and structural interactions between the sensing material and the analyte.
Abstract: Several polymers have been used to detect nitroaromatic explosives by a variety of transduction schemes. Detection relies on both electronic and structural interactions between the sensing material and the analyte. Quenching of luminescent polymers by electron deficient nitroaromatic explosives, such as trinitrotoluene, may be monitored to detect explosives. Resistive sensing using carbon black particles that have been coated with different organic polymers and deposited across metallic leads can also be used to detect nitroaromatic vapors in an electronic nose approach. Frequency changes in surface acoustic wave devices may be monitored to detect nitroaromatics after their adsorption into polymer coatings. Luminescent polymetalloles have recently been investigated for sensing explosives in aqueous-based solutions and for improved visual detection of trace particulates on surfaces.

971 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, a review of the properties of high explosives that might be utilized in detection schemes, discusses sampling issues, presents recent method developments with particular attention to detection limits, speed of analysis and portability, and looks towards future developments.
Abstract: There is at present an urgent need for trace detection of high explosives, with applications to screening of people, packages, luggage, and vehicles. A great concern, because of recent terrorist activities, is for the development of methods that might allow detection and identification of explosives at a stand off distance. Nearly every analytical chemical method has been or is being applied to this problem. This review outlines the properties of explosives that might be utilized in detection schemes, discusses sampling issues, presents recent method developments with particular attention to detection limits, speed of analysis, and portability, and looks towards future developments.

765 citations

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TL;DR: The detection of explosives, energetic materials, and their associated compounds for security screening, demining, detection of unexploded ordnance, and pollution monitoring is an active area of research.
Abstract: The detection of explosives, energetic materials, and their associated compounds for security screening, demining, detection of unexploded ordnance, and pollution monitoring is an active area of research. A wide variety of detection methods and an even wider range of physical chemistry issues are involved in this very challenging area. This review focuses on techniques such as optical and mass spectrometry and chromatography for detection of trace amounts of explosives with short response times. We also review techniques for detecting the decomposition fragments of these materials. Molecular data for explosive compounds are reviewed where available.

414 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed a platform for the trace detection of explosives based on Nanosensors, which can satisfy all the requirements for an effective platform for detecting trace explosives.

335 citations