IonicScale develops miniaturized, chip-scale mass spectrometers for advanced analytical applications. This technology enables portable and precise chemical analysis across various matrices. The company focuses on deploying this sensor technology for environmental monitoring of air, soil, and water quality.
Funding
$250K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional mass spectrometry equipment is bulky, expensive, and requires specialized laboratory settings, limiting its use for on-site and real-time environmental monitoring. The lack of portable and cost-effective mass spectrometry solutions hinders rapid assessment of air, soil, and water quality in diverse locations.
Solution
IonicScale LLC develops miniaturized, chip-scale mass spectrometers designed for deployment in various field environments. Their technology enables real-time chemical analysis of air, soil, and water, providing rapid and precise data for environmental assessment. The portable nature of the device facilitates on-site monitoring, eliminating the need for sample transport to centralized laboratories. This allows for faster response times and more comprehensive data collection in environmental monitoring applications.
Target Audience
The primary customers are environmental monitoring agencies, research institutions, and industrial facilities requiring on-site chemical analysis.
Features
- Chip-scale mass spectrometer for miniaturization and portability
- Real-time chemical analysis capabilities
- Suitable for air, soil, and water quality monitoring
- NSF Phase I SBIR funded prototype