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Rapid chemical vapor sensing and micro gas chromatography detection using optofluidic ring resonators

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 September 2019

Yuze Sun
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Engineering, University of Missouri
Siyka I. Shopova
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Engineering, University of Missouri
Ian M. White
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Engineering, University of Missouri
Hongying Zhu
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Engineering, University of Missouri
Greg Frye-Mason
Affiliation:
ICx Technologies, 1001 Menaul Blvd NE, Suite A, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
Shiou-jyh Ja
Affiliation:
ICx Nomadics, 1024 South Innovation Way, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
Aaron Thompson
Affiliation:
ICx Nomadics, 1024 South Innovation Way, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074
Xudong Fan
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Engineering, University of Missouri
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Abstract

We develop rapid chemical vapor sensors and micro gas chromatography (μGC) analyzers based on the optofluidic ring resonator (OFRR). An OFRR is a micro-sized thin-walled glass capillary; the circular cross-section of the capillary acts as an optical ring resonator while the whispering gallery modes or circulating waveguide modes (WGMs) supported by the ring resonator interact with the vapor samples passing through the capillary. The OFRR interior surface is coated with a vapor-sensitive polymer. The analyte and polymer interaction causes the polymer refractive index (RI) and the thickness to change, which is detected as a WGM spectral shift. Owing to the excellent fluidics, the OFRR vapor sensor exhibits sub-second detection and recovery time with a flow rate of 1 mL/min. On-column separation and detection in the OFRR based μGC system is also demonstrated, showing efficient separation of vapor mixtures and presenting highly reproducible retention time for the individual analyte. Compared to the conventional GC system, the OFRR μGC has the advantage of small size, rapid response, and high selectivity over a short length of column.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2009

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