Acid-Resistant, Thin, Sputtered Metal Coatings for Enhanced Sorption Applications ID: 2021-006

An innovative metallization process that significantly enhances the efficiency of sample preparation and chromatography devices.

Technology Overview

This technology involves a novel approach to creating acid-resistant, thin, sputtered metal coatings, specifically titanium, beneath porous silicon layers. The process utilizes physical vapor deposition (PVD) to apply these coatings to metal or alloy meshes, resulting in a high surface area, porous structure that is ideal for solid phase mesh enhanced sorption from headspace (SPMESH) and other analytical applications. This invention is particularly advantageous for direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART-MS) of volatile compounds, offering improved sample preparation capabilities.

Key Advantages

• Enhanced acid resistance and durability of coatings
• Improved adhesion of sputtered coatings due to the titanium underlayer
• Increased surface area for enhanced sorption efficiency
• Optimized for direct analysis in real-time mass spectrometry (DART-MS) applications

Problems Addressed

• Insufficient adhesion and durability of coatings in analytical devices
• Limited efficiency in sorption-based sample preparation methods
• Challenges in the direct analysis of volatile compounds in real-time mass spectrometry

Market Applications

• Manufacture of solid phase mesh enhanced sorption from headspace (SPMESH) devices
• Enhancement of sample preparation and chromatography devices for analytical chemistry
• Development of advanced materials for analytical and diagnostic equipment
• Potential application in industries requiring precise chemical analysis and diagnostics

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2022-002
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025