Research
Title : | Optical sensor for chromium detection in remote and rural waterbody and industry water outlet for near zero discharge, and their field testing |
Area of research : | Materials Science |
Focus area : | Environmental Monitoring and Sensing Technologies |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. Chaitanya Lekshmi Indira, Plaksha University, Mohali, Punjab (140306) |
Timeline Start Year : | 2024 |
Timeline End Year : | 2026 |
Contact info : | ic.lekshmi@gmail.com,vinay.9cool@gmail.com |
Details
Executive Summary : | A cost-effective hand-held prototype of a narrow band optical absorption-based sensing system is being developed for precise Chromium detection in waste water. The device will overcome challenges of non-linearity and sensitivity through innovative optical design. Initial trials have been conducted to overcome interference from inorganic salts and textile dyes. To commercialize the device, scale up is needed through replicating the prototype and investigating reproducibility and variability of inter-device parameters. Funding is sought in partnership with an industry. The product development caters to local testing centers in remote areas and Chromium industry outlets in urban and rural sectors, addressing the scarcity of complex scientific testing equipment and trained manpower. |
Co-PI: | Mr. Vinay B K, Vidyavardhaka College Of Engineering, Mysuru, Karnataka (570002) |
Total Budget (INR): | 69,76,704 |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Plaksha University, Mohali, Punjab Funding Agency :Department of Science and Technology (DST) | |