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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 20, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 25, 2008
David J. Combes, Malvern, GB;
Timothy I Cox, Malvern, GB;
Ian C Sage, Malvern, GB;
QinetiQ Limited, London, GB;
Abstract
Improved preconcentrators, particularly MEMs scale preconcentrators which possess a coating comprising polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs). There is further provided devices comprising the preconcentrator, and methods of preparation and use. There is particular benefit directed to the use of a MEMs scale heater coated with the PIMs for use in hand-held or field portable chemical detection devices. The polymer of intrinsic microporosity comprises a polymer, with a monomer repeat unit of Formula I wherein A is one or more optionally substituted aryl, heterocyclic, cycloalkyl or bicycloalkyl rings, π is greater than 5, preferably 5 to 10000, and X may be selected from CH, CH, O, S, N or NH.