Abstract
Portable, easy-to use sensors for in situ detection of water pollutants is of great importance. This presentation will describe the development of a paper-based sensor to determine phosphate levels in eutrophic water bodies. Although phosphorus (P)–based fertilizers are essential for sustaining agricultural food production, the oversupply of P leads to water eutrophication which has severe consequences on the environment and human health. To achieve the objective to develop effective management tools for assessing water eutrophication, we develop sensors that can be used to screen the affected areas and quantify the levels of phosphate in situ. The sensor incorporates nanomaterials with P-specific binding properties deposited on cellulosic paper. This presentation will discuss assembly of the sensing materials on cellulosic paper, the recognition mechanism and the performance characteristics of the system for phosphate detection. The developed sensor is easy to use, portable and can provide rapid and selective onsite detection for monitoring nutrient content in eutrophic water
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
