Accurate Real-time Methyl Salicylate Sensing System (ARMSSS)

Intelligent Automation Inc., proposed phase II approach and the demonstrated phase I prototype aims in the development of high sensitivity and selectivity for real time detection of Methyl Salicylate (MeS). In the phase I effort we demonstrated successfully: (1) Quartz Crystal Microbalance sensors for detection of MeS, (2) real time detection of change in concentration of MeS, (3) reuse of the MeS sensors to show that detection limits are achievable and that other desired properties such as the detection range are attainable, (3) phase I MeS sensor size small enough to be attached to the human body with band aid, (4) real time monitoring telemetry and (5) data logging. The phase II ARMSSS developed sensor system will: 1) rapidly and simultaneously detect MeS by two techniques and compensate for temperature and humidity changes in the presence of body volatiles for detection limits of 500 nanograms (ng) per cubic meter up to 100 milligrams (mg) per cubic meter of MeS in the environment of fluctuating air flow at 0 to 40 degrees Celsius, 2) have high sensitivity, miniature size, and robust sensing that can be deployed easily on human body and (3) communicate in real time the point of leakage.