Iowa State University researchers developed cheap graphene sensors to accurately measure plants’ water usage

Briefing

Iowa State University researchers developed cheap graphene sensors to accurately measure plants' water usage

January 4, 2018

Briefing

  • Graphene Plant Sensor – Low-cost, easily produced graphene plant sensor able to measure water usage through release of vapor in leaves, providing useful data to researchers and farmers
  • Sensor Material – Made of graphene, atom-thick but strong and stable carbon honeycomb great at conducting electricity and heat, fabricated using tape to increase sensor sensitivity
  • Initial Testing – Successfully tested in both laboratory and field settings
  • State Support – More field testing possible through new three-year, $472,363 grant from U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • Patent Application – Iowa State University Research Foundation already applied for patent, with commercial release granted to Ames-based startup company EnGeniousAg

Accelerator

Sector

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Organization

Iowa State University

Source

Original Publication Date

January 3, 2018

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