Fieldwork-based determination of design priorities for point-of-use drinking water quality sensors for use in resource-limited environments.

ABSTRACT: Improved capabilities in microfluidics, electrochemistry, and portable assays have resulted in the development of a wide range of point-of-use sensors intended for environmental, medical, and agricultural applications in resource-limited environments of developing countries. However, these devices are frequently developed without direct interaction with their often-remote intended user base, creating the potential for a disconnect between users' actual needs and those perceived by sensor developers. As different analytical techniques have inherent strengths and limitations, effective measurement solution development requires determination of desired sensor attributes early in the development process. In this work, we present our findings on design priorities for point-of-use microbial wate

SUBMITTER: Bono MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6980542 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature