EXUS as Partner
TeChBioT aims at improving Europe's capacity to detect, identify, and monitor low-volatile chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and non-volatile biological warfare agents (BWAs) within complex natural settings. Although current methods like IMS, GC-IMS, and Py-GC-IMS are effective at rapidly identifying the most volatile CWAs and BWAs, they fall short when it comes to detecting extremely low concentrations of less volatile substances, such as fourth-generation CWAs (e.g., Novichoks), and differentiating between harmful biological fragments and innocuous materials. TeChBioT aims to address these issues by developing an advanced detection technology. This technology integrates high-temperature ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) with gas chromatographic pre-separation (GC) and pyrolysis (Py) and employs artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) to simplify the analysis of complex 2D spectral data. The goal is to enable the rapid detection and identification of both non-volatile biological and low-volatile chemical agents at extremely low (pptV) concentration levels, distinguishing them based on their distinctive fingerprints within complicated environments.
12/2022 – 11/2025
Project duration
4,328,983.75 €
Overall Budget
Topic
Impact
The impact of TeChBioT is far-reaching and transformative in the realm of CBRN threat management. By pioneering a new detection technology, it promises to revolutionize the way chemical and biological agents are identified, particularly in complex environments. This innovation drastically enhances safety measures against CBRN threats, providing rapid, accurate, and cost-effective solutions for detecting hazardous materials. In practical terms, TeChBioT could significantly reduce response times in emergencies, improve surveillance capabilities, and bolster defence and civil protection mechanisms. Its integration into unmanned systems like drones and robots further extends its utility, minimizing risks and accelerating decision-making during crises. The project's success could lead to a paradigm shift in CBRN threat detection, with profound implications for public safety, environmental monitoring, and national security.
ECOLE ROYALE MILITAIRE - KONINKLIJKE MILITAIRE SCHOOL (Belgium)
GOTTFRIED WILHELM LEIBNIZ UNIVERSITAET HANNOVER (Germany)
T4I ENGINEERING SINGLE MEMBER PRIVATE COMPANY (Greece)
Partners
ETHNIKO KENTRO EREVNAS KAI TECHNOLOGIKIS ANAPTYXIS (Greece)
TALLINNA TEHNIKAÜLIKOOL (Estonia)
BUNDESMINISTERIUM DER VERTEIDIGUNG (Germany)
EXUS (Greece)
INTERSCIENCE BV (Netherlands)