Technology Readiness Level Research Articles

Implementation of microcontroller board on a sustainable and degradable PLA/flax composite substrate: a case study

In this paper, we present a novel polylactic-acid/flax-composite substrate and the implementation of a demonstrator: a microcontroller board based on commercial design. The substrate is developed for printed circuit board (PCB) applications. The pre-preg is biodegradable, reinforced, and flame-retarded. The novel material was developed to counter the increasing amount of e-waste and to improve the sustainability of the microelectronics sector. The motivation was to present a working circuit in commercial complexity that can be implemented on a rigid substrate made of natural, bio-based materials with a structure very similar to the widely used Flame Retardant Class 4 (FR4) substrate at an early technological readiness level (2–3). The circuit design is based on the Arduino Nano open-source microcontroller board design so that the demonstration could be programmable and easy to fit into education, IoT applications, and embedded designs. During the work, the design was optimized at the level of layout. The copper-clad pre-preg was then prepared and processed with subtractive printed wiring technology and through hole plating. The traditional surface mounting methodology was applied for assembly. The resulting yield of PCB production was around 50%. Signal analysis was successful with analogue data acquisition (voltage) and low-frequency (4 kHz) tests, indistinguishable from sample FR4 boards. Eventually, the samples were subjected to highly accelerated stress test (HAST). HAST tests revealed limitations compared to traditional FR4 printed circuit materials. After six cycles, the weight loss was around 30% in the case of PLA/Flax, and as three-point bending tests showed, the possible ultimate strength (25 MPa at a flexural state) was reduced by 80%. Finally, the sustainability aspect was assessed, where we found that ∼95 vol% and ∼90 wt% of the traditional substrate can be substituted, significantly easing the load of waste on the environment.

Comparing CO2 Storage and Utilization: Enhancing Sustainability through Renewable Energy Integration

Addressing the environmental challenges posed by CO2 emissions is crucial for mitigating global warming and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This study compares CO2 storage (CCS) and utilization (CCU) technologies, highlighting the benefits of integrating captured CO2 into fuel production. This paper focuses on various carbon utilization routes such as Power-to-Gas via the Sabatier reaction, indirect production of DME, and Power-to-Fuel technologies. The maturity of these technologies is evaluated using the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) method, identifying the advancements needed for future implementation. Additionally, global regulations and policies surrounding carbon capture and storage are reviewed to provide context for their current status. The study emphasizes the potential of CCU technologies to reduce future CO2 emissions by converting captured CO2 into valuable fuels and chemicals, thus supporting the transition to a sustainable energy system. The findings indicate that while CCS technologies are more mature, promising CCU technologies can significantly contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions if green hydrogen becomes more affordable. This research underscores the importance of further technological development and economic evaluation to enhance the feasibility and adoption of CCU technologies in the pursuit of long-term environmental sustainability.

LIBRARIANS’ TECHNOLOGICAL READINESS AS PREDICTOR OF THE CREATION OF INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA

This study investigated librarians’ technological readiness as a predictor of the creation of institutional repository (IR) in universities in South-south, Nigeria. To achieve this, two research questions were raised and one research hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study employed the descriptive survey design of the correlational type and the population for the study consisted of 181 librarians drawn from public university libraries in South-south, Nigeria. Total enumeration sampling technique was employed for this study. The instrument for data collection was the questionnaire. The face and content validity was established by the two experts in the field of Library and Information Science. The spearman Brown Prophecy Formula correlation coefficient (r) employing the split half method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument and this produced a reliability index of 0.81. The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequency and mean to answer the research questions. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and multiple regression statistics was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that: (i) librarians demonstrated high level of technological readiness towards the creation of IR in the universities in South-south, Nigeria; (ii) librarians are highly willing to create IR in their respective institutions; and (iii) librarians’ technological readiness significantly influenced the creation of IR in South-south, Nigeria. It was therefore recommended that Management should encourage librarians to improve on their current state of technological readiness in order for them to be fully equipped to fit into the 21st century technology and the creation of IR. Also, technology manufacturers should take note of the insecurity challenges faced by users in order to proffer lasting solutions to such issues.

Pilot Scale Electrolysis of Peroxodicarbonate as an Oxidizer for Lignin Valorization.

A pilot scale plant at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 comprising an electrochemical ex-cell continuous production of sodium peroxodicarbonate and a thermal depolymerization plug flow reactor for kraft lignin conversion is established. Due to the labile nature of the "green" oxidizer peroxodicarbonate, special attention must be paid to the production parameters in order to optimize its use. A simplified design model describing steady-state and transient operations is formulated and finally validated against experimental data from the electrolysis setup. Design trade-offs are visualized, and their impact on specific energy consumption is evaluated. The pilot plant was operated for a 20-month period for more than 1200 h on-stream. Optimized process conditions result in vanillin yields of 8 wt % and thus prove the successful scale-up.

Upcycling C1 gas-derived resources in future food system

Upcycling the one-carbon (C1) gas-derived resources into food-related product offers a dual benefit, alleviating food shortages and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Powered by synthetic biology and cutting-edge technologies, the conversion of C1 resources into food-related products has become a reality. In this study, we present a state-of-the-art review for the synthesis of C1-based food-related products, broadly categorized as follows: (i) C1-to-carbohydates, (ii) C1-to-proteins, (iii) C1-to-lipids, (iv) C1-to-food additives, and (v) C1-to-food packaging. We assess the technological readiness level of each product category and identify the C1 fixation pathways and C1-based products with industrialization potential. We also address the bottlenecks and explore the opportunities within the less mature product categories. By revealing the existing knowledge gap, we emphasize the imperative of leveraging advanced technologies and collaborative efforts to address these challenges. Taken together, our work highlights the potential of upcycling C1 gas-derived resources in fostering future food system.

MXene: A Roadmap to Sustainable Energy Management, Synthesis Routes, Stabilization, and Economic Assessment.

MXenes with their wide range of tunability and good surface chemistry provide unique and distinctive characteristics offering potential employment in various aspects of energy management applications. These high-performance materials have attracted considerable attention in recent decades due to their outstanding characteristics. In the literature, most of the work is related to specific methods for the preparation of MXenes. In this Review, we present a detailed discussion on the synthesis of MXenes through different etching routes involving acids, such as hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and lithium fluoride, and non-acidic alkaline solution, electrochemical, and molten salt methods. Furthermore, a concise overview of the different structural, optical, electronic, and magnetic properties of MXenes is provided corresponding to their role in supporting high thermal, chemical, mechanical, environmental, and electrochemical stability. Additionally, the role of MXenes in maintaining the thermal management performance of photovoltaic thermal systems (PV/T), wearable light heaters, solar water desalination, batteries, and supercapacitors is also briefly discussed. A techno-economic and life cycle analysis of MXenes is provided to analyze their sustainability, scalability, and commercialization to facilitate a comprehensive array of energy management systems. Lastly, the technology readiness level of MXenes is defined, and future recommendations for MXenes are provided for their further utilization in niche applications. The present work strives to link the chemistry of MXenes to process economics for energy management applications.

Hydrogen from Depleted/Depleting Hydrocarbon Reservoirs: A Reservoir Engineering Perspective

In today’s industry, H2 is mostly produced from fossil fuels such as natural gas (NG), oil, and coal through various processes. However, all these processes produce both carbon dioxide (CO2) as well as H2, making them questionable in terms of climate change mitigation efforts. In addition to efforts to increase the conversion efficiency of green H2 technologies, work is also underway to make H2 production from fossil fuels more environmentally friendly by reducing/avoiding CO2 emissions. In this framework, these technologies are combined with geologic carbon storage. In a further step, the use of depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs for in situ H2 production is being investigated, with the co-generated CO2 remaining permanently in the reservoir. The objective of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the technologies that can be used to produce H2 from depleted and depleting hydrocarbon reservoirs (DHRs) in various ways. We evaluate the required processes from a reservoir engineering perspective, highlighting their potential for H2 generation and their technology readiness level (TRL) for applications. We also investigate the possibility of permanently storing the co-produced CO2 in the reservoir as a means of mitigating emissions. In addition, we provide a preliminary cost analysis to compare these methods with conventional hydrogen production techniques, as well as an assessment of operational risks and associated cost estimates.

Prospective environmental burdens and benefits of fast-swing direct air carbon capture and storage

Direct air capture (DAC) in combination with storage of CO2 can lower atmospheric CO2 concentrations. This study investigates the environmental impact of a new fast-swing solid sorbent DAC system, including CO2 transport and storage, over its life cycle, using prospective life cycle assessment. This DAC technology is currently on technology readiness level 5 and is expected to operate on an industrial scale by 2030. The technology was upscaled to the industrial scale and future changes in the background over the lifetime of the system were included, such as electricity grid mix decarbonization. Environmental trade-offs for the new DAC system were assessed by comparing environmental benefits from CO2 sequestration with environmental burdens from production, operation and decommissioning. We considered three electricity generation configurations: grid-connected, wind-connected, and a hybrid configuration. We found net environmental benefits for all configurations and background scenarios for ecosystem damage and climate change. Net human health benefits were observed when the electricity grid decarbonizes quickly and without the use of a battery. The environmental benefits increase with decreasing electricity footprint and are comparable with other DAC technologies. This illustrates that the new DAC system can help to meet the climate goals.

Technology Readiness and Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Among Accounting Students in Malaysia

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasing in accounting practice, and firms desire new hires who have adopted this technology. Universities can prepare students to adopt AI. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine whether perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU) affect on the relationship between accounting students’ level of technology readiness and self-efficacy with their decision to adopt AI. The study involved an examination of individual students’ perceptions of technology readiness and technology adoption. An online questionnaire consisting of 40 items gathering demographic information and perceptions of technology readiness, technology adoption, self-efficacy, PEOU, and PU was administered to student participants. The findings from the study indicated that technology readiness has a significant influence on technology adoption. However, mediation analysis using regression showed that the relationship between technology readiness and technology adoption of Artificial Intelligence is affected by both PEOU and PU.

A Sociotechnical Readiness Level Framework for the Development of Advanced Nuclear Technologies

The Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale was initially developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the 1970s and is now widely used in space, nuclear, and other complex technology sectors in the United States and beyond. The TRL scale is particularly useful for determining where the extrapolation of untested subsystems or features could produce technical risk, cause expensive redesigns, or act as a roadblock to technology development. In this paper, we propose the development of a sociotechnical readiness level or SRL, premised on the understanding that the successful development and eventual use of a technology requires achieving not only full technological readiness but also anticipating, prioritizing, and addressing societal concerns that may arise during the course of development of a technology. Failures to anticipate and address societal factors in the early stages of technology development have led to high-profile delays, and in some cases, ultimate failures of nuclear technology projects. The sociotechnical readiness scale, which conceptually draws on the design research and science and technology studies scholarship, centers on the principles of equity and environmental justice in technology design and emphasizes the need for social engagement during the process of technology development. Nowhere is such an approach to technology development more vital or needed than for the long-term management of spent nuclear fuel.

Manufacturing trials of PFCs with low thermal conductivity features for limiters

In future demonstration fusion power plants, plasma facing components will face high steady state and ultra-high transient heat loads from the plasma. Introducing low thermal conductivity features to the component can reduce the peak temperatures seen by the coolant pipe during transient loads, but at the trade-off of a loss of steady-state performance. Producing low-conductivity tungsten by additive methods has been investigated elsewhere, so this trial investigates production through subtractive means i.e., conventional milling. This method preserves the original temperature limits and majority of the microstructure and is much higher Technology Readiness Level (TRL) so requires less development to reach series manufacture. In this trial, diamond drilling produced holes in monoblocks down to 0.6 mm and ligaments down to 0.7 mm, showing that this method is capable of producing small features in a controlled way. With the geometric design of lattice used in this trial, these samples achieved thermal conductivity reductions of 15% to 40%. One monoblock assembly was tested up to 1100 °C for 500 cycles in the Heating by Induction to Verify Extremes (HIVE) High Heat Flux test rig and showed no signs of ligament cracking or thermal degradation. Electromagnetic modelling has been validated against the experimental results, so future designs can be accurately modelled ahead of testing in HIVE.

Development Of An Endoscopic, Absorption Corrected And Calibrated OH Laser Induced Fluorescence Probe System for High Pressure Combustion Diagnostics

We present the design and preliminary results of an endoscopic OH laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) system that is capable of acquiring 1D-line measurements in high pressure combustion processes within large-scale test facilities. The system can be exploited to acquire line-of-sight OH-chemiluminescence images and absorption corrected absolute OH-species concentration from which additionally temperature distribution can be extracted in case of lean mixtures in chemical equilibrium. Different critical components, such as light guides for high power UV laser pulses and flexible UV image guides, were first tested and characterized in a laboratory setup. Optimization regarding pulse energy and beam quality led to the selection of an 1m long hollow core fiber for laser light delivery as a central element for the experimental setup despite high losses caused by bending the fiber. The image transfer is accomplished by a 7m long flexible UV image bundle, which is preferred to the use of a rigid borescope in harsh environments. We designed the endoscopic UV optics using readily available parts and achieved an approximated image resolution of 21.6 line pairs/mm. Additionally, post-processing methods, such as flat-field correction, can improve the image quality substantially and remove the pixilation effect of the fiber bundle structure nearly completely. To validate the complete system, probe-based qualitative OH-LIF measurements were performed in a well-known laminar flame of a matrix burner, which serves as a mock-up for anticipated applications in an industrial test environment with a technology readiness level (TRL) greater than 4. The final step consists of the integration of the miniaturized optics into a cooled probe system which protects the sensitive optics against the harsh environment of an aero-engine sector combustor. For this purpose, two probe systems were designed to include, on the one hand, the endoscope optics together with the fiber image bundle end tip and, on the other hand, the laser emitting and receiving system for performing an absorption measurement needed to quantify the recorded LIF signal.

Integrating Upper-Limb Prostheses with the Human Body: Technology Advances, Readiness, and Roles in Human-Prosthesis Interaction.

Significant advances in bionic prosthetics have occurred in the past two decades. The field's rapid expansion has yielded many exciting technologies that can enhance the physical, functional, and cognitive integration of a prosthetic limb with a human. We review advances in the engineering of prosthetic devices and their interfaces with the human nervous system, as well as various surgical techniques for altering human neuromusculoskeletal systems for seamless human-prosthesis integration. We discuss significant advancements in research and clinical translation, focusing on upper limbprosthetics since they heavily rely on user intent for daily operation, although many discussed technologies have been extended to lower limb prostheses as well. In addition, our review emphasizes the roles of advanced prosthetics technologies in complex interactions with humans and the technology readiness levels (TRLs) of individual research advances. Finally, we discuss current gaps and controversies in the field and point out future research directions, guided by TRLs.

Framework for the adoption, evaluation and impact of occupational Exoskeletons at different technology readiness levels: A systematic review

Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are the most common occupational diseases caused by the prolonged performance of strenuous work, such as manual handling of loads or long-term maintenance of incongruous postures. Different safety protocols are implemented to reduce WMSDs and optimize the working environment, but one of the most promising solutions is using occupational exoskeletons (OEs). However, to truly acknowledge the benefits of OEs and be able to introduce them into daily business use, devices must pass several development and testing stages that determine the Technology Readiness Level (TRL). This review study aims to present an up-to-date collection of the most advanced assessments of exoskeletons for upper and back support, ranging from laboratory real-task simulations to operational scenarios in industrial sites. To identify relevant studies, we conducted comprehensive searches across different electronic databases, i.e., PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Different keywords were used for the literature search, e.g., occupational exoskeleton, industrial exoskeleton, etc. Studies were included if they investigated the assessment of exoskeletons in the laboratory with real tasks or an industrial environment. We identified 45 research articles that fulfilled this selection criterion. Several features are compared and discussed in detail, such as industrial environment, experimental protocol, task performed, and exoskeleton typology. These data allowed us to formulate results that report the correspondence or discrepancy between the number of papers testing exoskeletons and WMSDs in different industrial sectors, the type of assessment performed, and the impact of exoskeletons on workers and industries at different TRLs. Among the results, the incidence of WMSDs in the manufacturing industry is 21.13%, while the adoption of exoskeletons in the same field is the highest with respect to the other industrial fields, at 44.45%. Electromyography (EMG) and Questionnaires were the most evaluated typologies across all development and testing stages (with an incidence of 64% across the selected articles). Additionally, an average reduction of EMG activity was reported, with 24% for Upper Limb and 20% for Back Support. Regarding the subjective assessment reported in the questionnaires, 68% of the studies reported a positive evaluation. Based on these outcomes, this work provides a framework for an effective evaluation process for the OEs to raise TRL with recommendations for future research activities.

Hydrogen in Energy Transition: The Problem of Economic Efficiency, Environmental Safety, and Technological Readiness of Transportation and Storage

The circular economy and the clean-energy transition are inextricably linked and interdependent. One of the most important areas of the energy transition is the development of hydrogen energy. This study aims to review and systematize the data available in the literature on the environmental and economic parameters of hydrogen storage and transportation technologies (both mature and at high technological readiness levels). The study concluded that salt caverns and pipeline transportation are the most promising methods of hydrogen storage and transportation today in terms of a combination of all parameters. These methods are the most competitive in terms of price, especially when transporting hydrogen over short distances. Thus, the average price of storage will be 0.35 USD/kg, and transportation at a distance of up to 100 km is 0.3 USD/kg. Hydrogen storage underground in a gaseous state and its transportation by pipelines have the least consequences for the environment: emissions and leaks are insignificant, and there is no environmental pollution. The study identifies these methods as particularly viable given their lower environmental impact and potential for seamless integration into existing energy systems, therefore supporting the transition to a more sustainable and circular economy.

SPRISS: Scalable and precise resistive impact sensor for smallsats, architecture description and tests

Space debris are a tangible risk for satellites in Earth orbits. Indeed, in the last decades fragmentation events have generated a large number of uncontrolled objects that have made the debris population grow. Modelling the space debris environment is becoming a fundamental task to evaluate the vulnerability of operational satellites, the probability of accidental collisions with uncontrolled objects, and the evolution of the debris population. With this aim, remote and in-situ measurements provide valuable data to tune the space debris population models and improve their reliability. While large satellites can be observed and tracked from ground, the sub-millimeter debris population requires in-situ measurements. In this context, in-orbit impact sensors are a key technology to obtain information about the sub-mm space debris environment. In this framework, a small-scale impact sensor sized to be integrated in a 2U CubeSat is being developed at the University of Padova. The sensor consists of a multitude of thin, conductive stripes arranged on a thin film of non-conductive material. When a debris hits the sensor, one or more stripes are severed, and the impact is detected. Moreover, the sensor design ensures low power consumption, making it feasible for CubeSat space missions. This work presents the latest outcomes obtained from the development of the sensor. Specifically, structural analyses are performed to assess that the sensor can withstand the launch loads, as well as thermal analyses to confirm its endurance capability with in-orbit temperatures. The number of expected impacts during the mission is predicted through orbital propagation, using state-of-the-art debris environment modelling tools. Finally, the paper presents a functional shooting test and vibration tests, executed onto a development model of the sensor, which verify its functionality and validate a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4.

EOR Technology (Patents) and Science (Articles) Assessment of BRICS and nonBRICS with Growth Rates and Specializations within Responsible Global Energy Transition: A Critical Review

To achieve a low-carbon energy transition, it is essential to ensure that, as long as fossil fuels are needed, their production is sustainable, minimizing the environmental impact and securing resources for advancing greener technologies, in alignment with SDGs 7, 13, and 14. Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) increases the recovery rates without new developments. The recent expansion of the BRICS consortium, involving major producers, underscores the need to evaluate their EOR technologies, particularly potential gaps that could hinder global energy transition strategies. We analyzed intermediate levels of technological readiness levels (TRLs) utilizing patents (TRL4-5) and articles (TRL3) for 18 EOR methods between 2002 and 2021. Composite indicators derived from patents including compound annual growth rate, specialization, concentration, diversification, and Gini inequality were employed. Both BRICS and nonBRICS exhibited analogous distributions in the articles (particularly Norway, United Kingdom, Canada) and patents (particularly Russia, China, and Ukraine). The decline in growth rates among BRICS and negative rates in nonBRICS suggest a technological plateau for traditional methods. However, environmentally low-impact EOR methods are experiencing exponential emergence (low salinity water, MEOR, polymers and macromolecular compounds, their associations with surfactants, and WAG). Both groups are self-sufficient in EOR, ensuring a responsible and low-impact energy transition. This ensures energy quality while facilitating the maturation of renewable technologies.

2023 State of the industry report on investment and development of space solar power

Space solar power is an old idea. From its initial suggestion in the 1940s to the first practical concept by Dr. Peter Glaser in 1968, it has been analyzed, studied, and refined many times. Multiple government institutions, including NASA, JAXA, ESA, and CAST have invested significant funds into developing direct space solar power research. In parallel to these direct studies, considerable investment has also flowed into enabling technologies that serve as the cornerstone of current space solar power development concepts, including space solar panels, space hardware manufacturing, low-cost launch, wireless power transfer, robotic assembly, and swarm monitoring/control. In the last few years, space solar power concepts and studies have received increased funding, including non-governmental funding showing a strong positive growth trend. Multiple reports in 2021 and 2022, including from this author, have found that while space solar power has been technically feasible for decades, falling launch and hardware costs have only recently made it economically viable as well. Despite these findings, translation from economic feasibility to economic reality will require additional high-value investment.Sourcing these new funds requires investment context. This technical paper will present a state of the industry report on space solar power, including the total and source distribution of historical investments. It further contextualizes the investments in space solar power with the scale of investment in key technologies and their current technology readiness levels. The methodologies developed for this report and the data sourced are intended to serve as a catalyst, alongside industry feedback, to create a template for ongoing reporting of this growing market sub-sector and ultimately drive the full deployment of this technology.

Removal of a model reactive azo dye from aqueous solution by a bioadsorbent in batch and fixed-bed column modes: Application of the developed technology to a textile wastewater

Sugarcane bagasse (SB) was used to produce a new bioadsorbent (STEA), drawing on circular economy concepts. STEA was synthesized using a two-step one-pot reaction, employing epichlorohydrin and triethylamine in the presence of N,N-dimethylformamide, without the use of a petroleum-based catalyst. The structure and surface of STEA were characterized by elemental C, H, N, and Cl analysis, X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, 13C solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, specific surface area and pore size distribution determination, and point of zero charge measurement. Batch adsorption and desorption tests were performed with the model dye Remazol Golden Yellow (RGY) RNL, a reactive anionic azo dye widely used in textile industry, to evaluate the potential reuse and application of STEA in a fixed-bed column for wastewater treatment. For batch adsorption, the best dose and agitation speed were 0.2 g L−1 and 50 rpm, respectively. STEA effectively removed RGY over a wide range of pH (2.00–10.00). The equilibrium time, maximum adsorption capacity (Qmax), and desorption efficiency (Edes) were 720 min, 369 mg g−1 (0.71 mmol g−1), and 49.5 %, respectively. The fixed-bed column fed with a spiked aqueous RGY solution could be operated for 415 min, with Qmax of 422 mg g−1 (0.81 mmol g−1) and Edes of 58.9 %. Batch and continuous experiments using real textile industry wastewater containing reactive azo dyes showed high color removal efficiency by STEA, with no interference of other compounds present in wastewater on adsorption of the reactive azo dyes (overshooting effect). The technology was validated in a relevant environment and achieved technology readiness level 5, showing potential to be upscaled. Therefore, STEA proved to be an efficient bio-based technology for application in tertiary treatment of real textile plant wastewater to remove reactive anionic azo dyes.

Real-time triplex loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) using a turbidimeter for detection of shrimp infectious hypodermal and hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHHNV).

The World Organization for Animal Health still regulates the infectious hypodermal and hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHHNV) in shrimp. The existing disease identification approach is time consuming, necessitates expensive equipment, and requires specialized expertise, thereby limiting the accessibility of shrimp disease screening on farms. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is recognized for its ability to detect inhibitory substances with high sensitivity and specificity. We developed a real-time triplex LAMP assay that combines the simplicity of point-of-care testing with the accuracy of a turbidimeter. Using a set of three LAMP primers, our technology enables rapid DNA amplification in a single reaction within 45 min and with a low detection limit (10 copies/reaction). We tested 192 shrimp samples from different sources and demonstrated the clinical utility of our method, achieving 100% specificity (95% confidence interval = 93.40-100.00%), 100% sensitivity (97.36-100.00%), and 100% accuracy (98.10-100.00%) in detecting IHHNV DNA, with a high Cohen's kappa value (1) compared to the standard quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay. The high technology readiness level of our method makes it a versatile platform for any real-time LAMP assay, and its low cost and simplicity make it well suited for fast deployment and use in shrimp farming.