NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 7, 2006 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- World Am, Inc. (OTCBB:WDAM) today reported that its Senz-It subsidiary has contracted with Elizabeth C. Tehan, a consultant and senior project chemist with its Senz-It subsidiary, to develop initial products based on the patented MIX(sm) (Molecular Imprinted Xerogel) sensor design for the company to detect explosives, chemicals and biological agents. Ms. Tehan is also a research associate in chemistry at the State University of New York, Buffalo, the source of the patented technology.
Proposed materials to be detected in the explosive sector include those of highest interest to the Department of Homeland Security and other government agencies.
Chemicals to be detected include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are chemicals capable of being weaponized, as well as contraband compounds.
Biological agents to be detected include food allergens and pathogens, as well as Avian Flu viruses H5N1 & H5N2.
Ms. Tehan's areas of expertise are sol-gel-derived composites as sensing platforms, development of chemical and biochemical sensors, protein dynamics within restricted space, photophysics within microheterogeneous systems, and chemical instrumentation and analysis. She is a protege of the University of Buffalo's Dr. Frank Bright, whose ongoing research led to this breakthrough sensor technology, and who will supervise Ms. Tehan's efforts on this project. Reports are expected in the next several months.
"We are moving forward aggressively to bring envisioned Senz-It products to market," said World Am Chairman & CEO Robert A. Hovee. "This latest effort underscores our commitment to moving our timetable for new product introduction forward."
Senz-It represents an innovative advancement in the field of micro-sensors that have applications in homeland security, indoor air quality monitoring, food processing and health care. Its potential products are intended to compete in the developing field of real-time detection and notification devices. Senz-It is being designed to identify patterns of molecules present in air or liquid environments for significantly less cost than current approaches.
Senz-It's sister subsidiary is Isotec, which develops, integrates and supplies passage control security products broadly categorized as Access Control, Weapons Control, or Materials Control Systems that rigorously control entry or exit of people and materials into and/or out of a facility, while reducing the need for security personnel. Applications of the technology have been delivered to the commercial, retail and government sectors. Isotec's experience in this field allows it to provide high quality, code compliant, application-optimized solutions at the lowest cost in the shortest timeframe.
Additional information on Senz-It and Isotec is available at http://www.world-am.com .
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