Wearable Sensors for On-Leaf Monitoring of Volatile Organic Compounds Emissions from Plants

Satyanarayana Moru, Hussam Ibrahim, Liang Dong

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Abstract

A wearable electrochemical sensor was developed for on-leaf detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions from plants. The sensor was made of all flexible materials that allow conformable attachment to the leaf. Selective detection of methanol, one of the major VOC emissions by maize plant, was realized via a unique recognition interface formed between the conducting polymer microcrystallites and platinum nanoparticles (Pt-polymer). The Pt-polymer interface was formed using a simple green electrochemical polymerization process. In a field condition, we demonstrated monitoring of VOCs using the wearable sensor technology. The presented sensor exhibited a high selectivity to gaseous methanol, a low sub-ppm limit of detection, and a high tolerance to temperature and humidity variations in the crop field.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication15th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular System, NEMS 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages565-570
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728172309
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 Sep 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event15th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular System, NEMS 2020 - Virtual, San Diego, United States
Duration: 27 Sep 202030 Sep 2020

Publication series

Name15th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular System, NEMS 2020

Conference

Conference15th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular System, NEMS 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, San Diego
Period27/09/2030/09/20

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