Within the AXES research group, a new method was developed to achieve a fast (<1min) and accurate detection of narcotics at low cost, using an electrochemical sensor. By creating a specific fingerprint, the illicit drugs (such as cocaine), cutting agents and adulterants can be specifically detected on-site with the NarcoReader. The valorization and technology of the developed sensor is currently explored within a Vlaio Innovation mandate (spin-off) and a European BorderSens project (Horizon 2020).
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UAntwerp is coordinator of the EU project BorderSens.
Funded by H2020 security research under topic SU-BES-02-2018