ChromaChron
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Development and commercialisation of a new purification system for contaminant f...
Development and commercialisation of a new purification system for contaminant free radiocarbon dating
The ERC-funded project ‘PalaeoChron’ is exploring the dispersal and chronology of early anatomically modern humans outwards from Africa and into Eurasia between 60-40,000 years ago. The study of this key period, during which Neand...
The ERC-funded project ‘PalaeoChron’ is exploring the dispersal and chronology of early anatomically modern humans outwards from Africa and into Eurasia between 60-40,000 years ago. The study of this key period, during which Neanderthals and other archaic humans disappeared to extinction, relies on the power of radiocarbon dating for the chronological framework underpinning it. There is a huge onus on reliable dating, but this is extremely challenging due to the overwhelming effects of even trace (~<1%) amounts of carbon contamination on archaeological bone samples. To overcome this, as part of the project, we have been using preparative liquid chromatography to isolate specific amino acids from bone collagen for radiocarbon dating. This has seen a dramatic improvement in our ability to decontaminate samples for dating, and obtain accurate results. The Oxford Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit (ORAU) is unique in the world in routinely using this approach for radiocarbon dating, but the current method does have some limitations despite the obvious advantages. The main limitation is the time required for the chromatography step; only one sample per day can be prepared. This Proof of Concept grant aims to develop a new chromatography solution to enable a higher throughput and a greater efficiency in the application of these purification techniques for collagen based samples. We have been working with our industrial partners in the development of the method and we want to bring a commercial product to market. Enabling this technology to be taken up by other laboratories will allow significant improvements to routine dating and geochemical analysis, thereby transforming our ability to provide a chronology for the human and environmental past.
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Duración del proyecto: 29 meses
Fecha Inicio: 2018-06-18
Fecha Fin: 2020-11-30
Fecha Fin: 2020-11-30
Línea de financiación: concedida
El organismo H2020 notifico la concesión del proyecto el día 2020-11-30
Línea de financiación objetivo
El proyecto se financió a través de la siguiente ayuda:
ERC-2018-PoC:
ERC Proof of Concept Grant
Cerrada
hace 6 años
Presupuesto
El presupuesto total del proyecto asciende a
136K€
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Perfil tecnológico
TRL
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Perfil tecnológico
TRL
4-5
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