Validation of a standardized portable fluorescence method for determining trace beryllium in workplace air and wipe samples.

Beryllium is widely used in industry for its unique properties; however, occupational exposure to beryllium particles can cause potentially fatal disease. Consequently, exposure limits for beryllium particles in air and action levels on surfaces have been established to reduce exposure risks for workers. Field-portable monitoring methods for beryllium are desired in order to facilitate on-site measurement of beryllium in the workplace, so that immediate action can be taken to protect human health.

Conformal coating of nanoscale features of microporous Anodisc membranes with zirconium and titanium oxides.

We have successfully coated a nanofeatured material with ZrO2 and TiO2 using a polymer assisted deposition technique.

A high throughput screening method for the selection of zeolites for binding cations.

An effective high throughput screening technique is described for the rapid analysis of zeolites as binding agents for cationic sequestration.