Colorimetric sensor array for pH measurement

Summary of the technology

This pH meter, based on colorimetric measures, surpasses the current limits of the use of Colorimetric sensor arrays (CSA) for the measurement of pH values.

Unismart - University of Padua Foundation

Details of the Technology Offer

This pH meter, based on colorimetric measures, surpasses the current limits of the use of Colorimetric sensor arrays (CSA) for the measurement of pH values. Thanks to a special preparation of the matrix and specific settings in the optical sensor, the analytic performance is comparable to instruments based on potentiometric measurements with a glass electrode. The patent describes a device formed by a matrix of colorimetric sensors for the measurement of pH. Measures are based on the Hue (H) coordinate in the colour space HSV from the acquisition of images with a CCD camera. The position of sigmoidal H profiles (pH) can change by varying the concentration of a cationic surfactant: this allows an extension of the range within which a single indicator is stable, therefore creating a measuring system comparable to glass electrode meters: even precision of the entire measurement range (pH 1.0-12.0); error inferior to 0.02 pH units; response time around 10-20 seconds. The instrument is reversible and can operate within a 10-30°C range. It is especially useful for in-line measurements (including turbid samples) since it does not require continuous calibration.

Applications

pH measurement, pH measurement in saltwater and soil, pH measurement of waste water, In-line pH measurement, Clinical pH measurement

Intellectual property status

  • Patent already applied for
  • Patent application number :IT102019000013878

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Related Keywords

  • Physical Sciences and Exact Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Measurements and Standards
  • Measurement Tools
  • Measurement devices
  • Sensor Technology related to measurements
  • Environmental and Biometrics Sensors, Actuators
  • Water Management
  • Industrial Water Treatment
  • Water Resources Management
  • Municipal Water Treatment
  • Medical Health related
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Water treatment equipment and waste disposal systems
  • Water, sewerage, chemical and solid waste treatment plants

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