Microfluidic detection of soil nitrate ions using novel electrochemical foam electrode

Md Azahar Ali, Kunal Mondal, Yifei Wang, Navreet K. Mahal, Michael J. Castellano, Liang Dong

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Abstract

This paper reports on a novel sensing interface using composites of graphene foam-titanium nitride nanofibers integrated into a microfluidic sensor for measurement of soil nitrate ions. An in-situ microfabrication approach, based on liquid phase polymerization process, is developed to enable integration of the porous composite into microfluidic channels. This sensor provides an ultralow limit-of-detection of 0.01 mg/L, and a high sensitivity of 683.3 μA mg-1L cm-2 for nitrate ions. The advantageous features of composite, in conjunction with the in-situ integration approach, will enable a promising microfluidic sensor platform to monitor soil ions for nutrient management towards sustainable agriculture.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 30th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages482-485
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509050789
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 23 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event30th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: Jan 22 2017Jan 26 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference30th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period01/22/1701/26/17

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