Chemical sequencing and control to expand and enhance detection capabilities utilizing a colorimetric test
Embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to a colorimetric system for detecting a substance, the colorimetric system that includes a first chemical container adapted for releasing a first chemical; a second chemical container adapted for releasing a second chemical; a flow modulation sheet adjacent each chemical container; and an encapsulation covering the flow modulation sheet and each chemical container, where the encapsulation comprises a window defining a target area of the filter paper such that the target area is adapted for applying the substance; where the flow modulation sheet comprises a design adapted for automatically controlling a first flow of the first chemical and a second flow of the second chemical to the target area after simultaneously releasing the first and second chemicals; and where the design comprises a first void disposed in the flow modulation sheet.
1. A system for detecting a substance, the system comprising:
a first chemical container adapted for releasing a first chemical;
a second chemical container adapted for releasing a second chemical;
a flow modulation sheet comprising a target area-adapted for applying the substance; and
wherein the flow modulation sheet further comprises a porous sheet adapted for automatically controlling a first flow of the first chemical and a second flow of the second chemical to the target area after simultaneously releasing the first and second chemicals,
wherein a first portion of the porous sheet comprises a first air channel disposed between the first chemical container and the target area, and wherein a second portion of the porous sheet comprises a second air channel disposed between the second chemical container and the target area.
2. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 1 , further comprising an encapsulation covering the flow modulation sheet and each chemical container, wherein the encapsulation comprises a window defining the target area.
3. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 1 , wherein the encapsulation comprises a plastic.
4. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 3 , wherein the plastic comprises polyvinyl chloride.
5. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 1 , wherein the first air channel and the second air channel have different lengths.
6. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 5 , wherein the different lengths contribute to different chemical flow characteristics.
7. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 1 , wherein the porous sheet comprises a porous sheet of fibers.
8. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 7 , wherein the porous sheet of fibers comprises a porous paper.
9. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 1 , wherein the first chemical container comprises first glass ampoules and the second chemical container comprises second glass ampoules.
10. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 1 , where the first air channel and the second air channel have different chemical flow characteristics.
11. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 10 , wherein the different chemical flow characteristics comprise different speeds of fluid flow.
12. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 1 , wherein the first air channel comprises a void within the first portion of the porous sheet.
13. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 1 , wherein the second air channel comprises a void within the second portion of the porous sheet.
14. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 1 , wherein the first portion is near the first chemical container.
15. The system for detecting a substance according to claim 1 , wherein the second portion is near the second chemical container.
16. A method for detecting a substance, comprising:
applying the substance to a target area of a system, wherein the system comprises:
a first chemical container adapted for releasing a first chemical;
a second chemical container adapted for releasing a second chemical;
a flow modulation sheet comprising the target area; and
wherein the flow modulation sheet further comprises a porous sheet adapted for automatically controlling a first flow of the first chemical and a second flow of the second chemical to the target area,
wherein a first portion of the porous sheet comprises a first air channel disposed between the first chemical container and the target area, and
wherein a second portion of the porous sheet comprises a second air channel disposed in the flow modulation sheet between the second chemical container and the target area; and
simultaneously releasing the first and second chemicals.
17. The method of claim 16 , wherein controlling the first flow and the second flow comprises controlling a first timing of the first flow and a second timing of the second flow by regulating a first speed of the first flow and a second speed of the second flow.
18. The method of claim 16 , wherein controlling the first flow and the second flow comprises controlling a first timing of the first flow and a second timing of the second flow by controlling a first arrival of the first chemical to the target area and a second arrival of the second chemical to the target area.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the first flow of the first chemical arrives at the target area earlier than the second flow of the second chemical.
20. The method of claim 16 , wherein the first portion is near the first chemical container and the second portion is near the second chemical container.