Acrylamide is a highly water-soluble compound and its level in drinking water is regulated in many geographies. The WHO guidelines for drinking water provide a limit of 0.5 ppb for acrylamide.
What we're looking for
Current methods for analysis of acrylamide in water are costly, time- and effort-intensive, and results are available only after the water has been distributed for use. We would like a faster, less labor-intensive, and accurate method that can give us results in real time.
Our must-have requirements are:
Limit of quantification of low single-digit ppb
Minimal upfront and on-going costs - significantly cheaper than current methods (<$10 per test)
Our nice-to-have's are:
Limit of quantification = WHO limit of 0.5 ppb
Window of time ≤ 15 mins (Max) for testing
Capability to integrate with Laboratory Information Management system
In-line measurement capability
Green chemistry (avoiding use of harmful chemicals in the testing process)
Simple to use by plant personnel (similar to other water quality tests)
Accuracy of 0.5 ppb
What we can offer you
Benefits:
Sponsored Research
$25,000 - $50,000 is available for a 6 month proof-of-concept.
Expertise
Work directly with our team of scientists who can support evaluating competitive edge of the technologies and bringing new products to market at massive scale.
Who we are
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.