Development of an IoT-Enabled Portable Sulphur Sensor: A Tutorial Paper

Abstract

The research proposed is in relation to real-time detection of Sulphur ions within aqueous mediums, with the future potential of detection of Hydrogen Sulphide (H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sub> S) in wastewater systems. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) is utilized alongside a novel interdigital capacitive sensor. The synthesis of graphene-based polymer composite thin films for Sulphur ion absorption are detailed. Sampled Sulphur measurements are conducted by using the presented thin-film coatings. The sensitivity curve obtained for a range of Sulphur concentrations from 0.5 ppm to 50 ppm, highlights the promising initial results, and strong potential for use within detection of H <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sub> S. The coating of Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) exhibits an enhanced sensitivity towards Sulphur ions. A portable IoT-based system is also presented for detection of Sulphur irrespective of time and place. This paper provides a detailed approach from conception to employment of the developed system.