Effortless alkalinity analysis using AI and smartphone technology, no equipment needed, from freshwater to saltwater.

ABSTRACT: Alkalinity is a crucial water quality parameter with significant environmental and engineered system applications. Various analysis methods exist, from traditional titrations to advanced spectrophotometric and electrochemical techniques, each with specific benefits and limitations. Developing simple, affordable techniques for alkalinity analysis is essential to facilitate extensive and reliable water quality monitoring, empowering citizen scientists, and overcoming financial barriers in traditional monitoring programs. In this work, we developed an equipment-free, user-friendly alkalinity analysis approach accessible to a broad demographic. Specifically, we employed low-cost commercial reagents to generate color changes in response to alkalinity levels in various freshwater and saltwater s

SUBMITTER: Han ZY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11830324 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature