[technology opportunity 2009-020]

Platform of Multi-channel Optical Fibre Derived Analytical Tools                   

Description:

Researchers at Queen’s University have developed a series of innovative analytical products (listed in the Table below) derived from multi-channel micro-structured optical fibres (MSFs). These fibres, originally designed to confine light for telecommunication, have now been transformed to manipulate fluids taking advantage of precisely patterned hole arrays. The number of holes in commercial fibres could range from a few dozen to greater than 500 with uniform hole size ranging from 5 µm to 700 nm. The products listed below are only a small portion of potential applications of these fibre materials in analytical chemistry. Detailed technical descriptions for each of the listed products are available upon request.

Table 1. List of multi-channel optical fibre-derived products and corresponding development status

Benefits:

Multi-channel optical fibre-derived analytical products offer:

• Larger surface area compared to single channel capillary columns of similar volume

• Less flow-induced backpressure compared to packed and monolithic analytical separation columns

• Facile derivatization using standard glass functionalization strategies

Status of Commercialization:

PARTEQ Innovations, the technology transfer office of Queen’s University, has sought broad patent protection for this technology bundle. We are currently open to all licensing and collaboration opportunities to maximize our commercialization opportunities of this platform technology. This includes support of ongoing product development for one or several products or applications, licensing a single product or the complete technology bundle, and/or creation of a new venture around the bundle of products and applications.

Contact:

Lucy Su, PhD

Manager, Commercial Development

P: 613. 533-6000 ext 79459

C: 613. 583-7227

F: 613. 533-6853

E: Lsu@parteqinnovations.com