Patent
An In-situ Electrochemical Sensor
Abstract
- Electrochemical sensors are widely known sensing devices. The electrochemical sensors are used in application areas including health care, agriculture, and water quality monitoring.
- Screen printed paper based/ceramic electrodes are 2D and can’t be used for in-situ applications. The electrochemical sensors generally comprise multiple electrodes.
- This invention provides a 3-D electrochemical sensor with 3-dimensional Working, Counter and reference electrodes in a predefined 3-D structure for in-situ soil moisture sensing.
Uniqueness of the Solution
- Three-Dimensional Structure: Unlike conventional two-dimensional electrodes, this sensor utilizes 3D working, counter, and reference electrodes, enhancing surface area and sensitivity.
- Specialized Coatings: Each electrode is coated with tailored inks like carbon or silver/silver chloride, optimizing electrochemical performance for specific analytes.
- Disposable Design: Featuring disposable electrodes, this sensor offers cost-effective and hygienic solutions for applications in healthcare and environmental monitoring.
- Three-Dimensional Structure: Unlike conventional two-dimensional electrodes, this sensor utilizes 3D working, counter, and reference electrodes, enhancing surface area and sensitivity.
- Specialized Coatings: Each electrode is coated with tailored inks like carbon or silver/silver chloride, optimizing electrochemical performance for specific analytes.
- Disposable Design: Featuring disposable electrodes, this sensor offers cost-effective and hygienic solutions for applications in healthcare and environmental monitoring.
Current Status of Technology
Following comprehensive lab testing and validation, the early prototype has been developed
Technology readiness level
8
Societal Impact
The electrochemical sensor may be used in application areas including health care, agriculture, and water quality monitoring. The electrochemical sensor with the disposable 3D electrodes made of the preselected material is easy to use and economic.
Relevant Industries, Domains and Applications
Sensors, Electrochemistry, healthcare, agriculture, water quality
Applications or Domain
- Healthcare: Used for point-of-care diagnostics, monitoring biomarkers, and detecting diseases through electrochemical analysis.
- Environmental Monitoring: Enables real-time detection of pollutants and monitoring soil health in agriculture using precise electrochemical measurements.
Geography of IP
Application Number
201921001224
Filing Date
Grant Number
456686
Grant Date
Assignee(s)
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay