Volatile AI develops custom portable instrumentation for volatile organic compound (VOC) fingerprinting. This technology enables precise molecule and volatilomics analysis across various sectors. Applications range from biopharmaceutical fermentation monitoring to specialized flavor and material profiling.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
MSPPPAFounders
Product
Problem
Traditional gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques for volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis require specialized lab equipment, trained technicians, and are often too expensive and time-consuming for rapid, on-site analysis. This limits the ability to quickly assess chemical composition in various field applications.
Solution
Volatile AI offers portable VOC fingerprinting solutions using techniques like GC-MS, IMS, and FTIR to enable rapid chemical analysis outside of a traditional laboratory setting. Their Scout3 device utilizes a headspace - gas chromatography - multiple photoionization detectors (HS-GC-PIDs) approach, providing high sensitivity compound detection in a modular, customizable format. The system balances gas chromatography-like precision with the ease of use of modern field instruments, allowing for quick system adaptation to various testing needs. By combining gas sensors with AI and a pre-trained database, Volatile AI enables accessible and cost-effective chemical testing.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes professionals in food and beverage, manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and biopharmaceuticals who require rapid, on-site chemical analysis and quality control.
Features
- Portable instrument for volatile organic compound (VOC) fingerprinting
- Utilizes headspace
- gas chromatography
- multiple photoionization detectors (HS-GC-PIDs)
- Modular design with swappable modules for quick system adaptation
- Customizable for different GC column, sorbent tube, and temperature requirements
- Array of photoionization (PID) sensors for increased specificity, with a theoretical detection limit of 1 PPB
- Active airflow pneumatics for faster and targeted analysis
- Sample delivery via static headspace sample flask or air inlet port
- Optional gas chromatography column with programmable heating up to 300°C
- Filtration cartridge for analysis without specialty gas canisters
- High sensitivity sorbent tube module, reaching down to PPB sensitivities
- AI-powered software for data analysis and interpretation