Non-enzymatic Microfluidic Electrochemical Multiplex Sensor for Cost- Effective Soil Testing (NOMIS)
Indiscriminate use of fertilizers and pesticides can exhibit moderate to lethal levels of toxicity in humans. Although their judicious applications are required in farm fields to boost agricultural productivity, excessive use leads to moving up of these chemicals through the food chain, which leads to biomagnification. High nitrate levels in water can cause blue baby syndrome, while pesticide residues threaten several health hazards like cancer , affects biodiversity and food safety. Traditional detection methods are slow and require lab facilities, making onsite monitoring difficult. Our portable sensor provides real-time, highly sensitive, and user-friendly detection, enabling farmers, researchers, and policymakers to monitor contaminants instantly. By ensuring early detection and control, it promotes sustainable farming, safer food, and cleaner water for a healthier future.
Portable nitrate and pesticide sensing device
A cost-effective, robust nitrate and pesticide sensing device for onsite soil and water quality monitoring. The following are the analytes detected by the developed sensor
Our partners
From behalf of IIT KGP we thank our partners TUM and Coromandel International Ltd company for active collaboration and IGSTC for funding the project and to make it successful
For more information visit: http://bsensor.iitkgp.ac.in/
Farmer guidelines towards sustainable farming
Farmer guidelines for sustainable farming are crucial in reducing the excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, which can lead to soil degradation, water contamination, and harmful ecological imbalances. By adopting sustainable practices such as precision agriculture, crop rotation, and organic amendments, farmers can optimize nutrient application and minimize chemical runoff. Additionally, portable nitrate sensing and multiplex pesticide sensing devices play a vital role in monitoring water and soil health in a cost-effective and user-friendly manner. These devices provide real-time, on-site analysis, enabling farmers to make informed decisions to prevent environmental contamination with nitrates and pesticides in soil, wateTheir affordability and ease of use make them accessible even for small-scale farmers, promoting widespread adoption of sustainable farming practices.
Feautres of the NOMIS sensing device
Both the nitrate and multiplex pesticide sensing device provides the following features:
Highly stable sensing platform upto several months
Very cost effective <Rs20 (0.23 USD) sensing strips
Least and simple pre-processing technique with portable filtration system
Rapid detection time within 15 minutes
User friendly and less time consuming user protocol
Our successful field testing trials
IIT KGP and Coromandel International Ltd teamed up together to perform field trials and awareness program:
1) Field testing and training program at Annasagar village, Telengana, India
2) Field testing and training program at Shiromani village, Midnapore, West Bengal, India
3) Farmer awareness program at Shiromani village, Midnapore, West Bengal, India