Selective functionalisation of TNT for sensitive detection by SERRS

Chem Commun (Camb). 2002 Mar 21:(6):580-1. doi: 10.1039/b110972c.

Authors

Callum J McHugh¹, Ruth Keir, Duncan Graham, W Ewen Smith

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde, 295 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, UK G1 1XL. duncan.graham@strath.ac.uk

PMID: 12120132
DOI: 10.1039/b110972c

Abstract

Selective chemical functionalisation of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene to a surface enhanced resonance Raman active species for sensitive detection.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Explosions / prevention & control
Sensitivity and Specificity
Spectrum Analysis, Raman / methods
Spectrum Analysis, Raman / standards
Terrorism / prevention & control
Transportation
Trinitrotoluene / analysis*

Substances

Trinitrotoluene