Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrochemical sensor for rapid and accurate detection of Na+ and K+ ions in the human body. The sensor utilizes a crown-ether functionalized graphene-based electrode, developed through innovative synthetic strategies. The process involves engineering graphene with highly selective crown ethers, resulting in a biocompatible, high-quality electrode. This sensor exhibits superior potentiometric detection capabilities for Na+ and K+ ions in extremely small samples. The invention offers a low-cost, highly sensitive, and selective method for monitoring ion concentrations, addressing the need for early identification of diseases caused by Na+/K+ imbalances. Benefits include rapid testing, versatility, and potential applications in personalized medicine and point-of-care diagnostics. This technology overcomes existing obstacles in early disease detection and provides a foundation for advanced biosensor development in healthcare.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for synthesizing dysprosium-doped cobalt-chromate for supercapacitor applications and a composition for the same, wherein an efficient and cost-effective Solution Combustion synthesis method is utilized for the preparation of Dy-doped CoCr2O4 (CCD). The stoichiometric dissolution of metal and rare earth nitrates, along with fuels, in distilled water forms a green-colored solution, subsequently heated to 450 degrees Celsius. The resulting ash undergoes grinding to yield a fine green pigment with a controlled size of 25 nm. Electrochemical properties of CCD are thoroughly examined through cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge-discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Capacitive behavior, evaluated via various techniques, demonstrates an increase in capacitance with Dy3+ concentration. Density of states calculations reveal improved electronic features after Dy3+ doping, emphasizing enhanced charge storage capabilities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing lutetium-doped zinc-ferrite ceramics for humidity sensor application and its composition thereof. This invention discloses a composition for lutetium-doped zinc ferrite ceramics, optimized for humidity sensor applications. The composition comprises specified weight percentages of zinc nitrate, iron nitrate, lutetium nitrate, glucose, urea, and optional distilled water. A corresponding synthesis process involves stoichiometric mixing, addition of glucose and urea, stirring with distilled water, and subsequent combustion in a preheated furnace. The ratio of lutetium varies from 0.00 to 0.07. The resulting ZnFe(2-x)LuxO4 nanoparticles exhibit stability and uniformity, confirmed through XRD, FTIR, and SEM analyses. The humidity sensor performance is evaluated, with an optimized Lu=0.05 composition demonstrating a remarkable 93% sensing response. This composition and process offer potential for efficient and stable humidity sensors in various applications.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for synthesizing rare earth-doped cobalt-chromite (CoCr2-xRxO4) pigments for capacitive and resistive humidity sensor applications, the process includes of crushing individually metal nitrates and rare earth material (R) using a hydraulic press to form a powder of metal nitrates and rare earth nitrates; dissolving the powder of metal nitrates and rare earth material (R) with fuels in 30 milliliters of distilled water with constant stirring using a magnetic stirrer to form a green color solution; heating the green color solution at 425 degrees Celsius for half an hour to obtain a green powder; extracting and grinding the green powder in an agate mortar for 1 hour to form a fine green pigment; and annealing the fine green pigment in a muffle furnace for two hours at a temperature of 500-600 degrees to remove organic residue and obtain rare earth-doped cobalt-chromite (CoCr2-xRxO4) pigments.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system for preparing reduced graphene-cobalt chromate composite for humidity sensor applications comprises a first glass beaker for pouring 3-7 grams of sucrose; a preheated muffle furnace for heating the first glass beaker containing sucrose for 5-15 minutes at 450-500° C. in an oxygen environment and obtaining the black foam of rGO after hydrating the sugar; a second glass beaker for mixing 3-7 grams rGO, 3-7 grams carbamide, 3-7 grams cobaltous, and 3-7 grams chromium nitrate and dissolving with double-distilled water; and a magnetic stirrer for stirring the mixed solution for 450 minutes to generate a homogenous solution and burning the uniform mixture at 425° C. in the preheated muffle furnace for 20 minutes to obtain graphene-cobalt chromate composite.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a water purification device designed to operate primarily on gravitational force. The device comprises an inlet chamber (102) for storing surface water; and a filtration chamber (104) placed beneath the inlet chamber housing: a first filter made up of a 1:3 mixture of zeolite and acid-fractionalized activated charcoal, supported on a cotton bed; a second filter (104B) consisting of powdered eggshell membrane mixed with zeolite and Fe3O4 nanoparticles in a 5:3:1 ratio; and a third filter (104C) composed of a mixture of eggshell membrane powder, zeolite, Fe3O4, and AgNO3 nanoparticles, all supported on a cotton bed in a 5:3:1:1 ratio; and an outlet (106) adjusted at a bottom section for collecting purified water. The surface water enters from a top of the filtration chamber and is subjected to gravitational force, leading it through the series of filters towards the outlet.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for synthesizing rare earth-doped cobalt-chromite (CoCr2-xRxO4) pigments for capacitive and resistive humidity sensor applications, the process includes of crushing individually metal nitrates and rare earth material (R) using a hydraulic press to form a powder of metal nitrates and rare earth nitrates; dissolving the powder of metal nitrates and rare earth material (R) with fuels in 30 milliliters of distilled water with constant stirring using a magnetic stirrer to form a green color solution; heating the green color solution at 425 degrees Celsius for half an hour to obtain a green powder; extracting and grinding the green powder in an agate mortar for 1 hour to form a fine green pigment; and annealing the fine green pigment in a muffle furnace for two hours at a temperature of 500-600 degrees to remove organic residue and obtain rare earth-doped cobalt-chromite (CoCr2-xRxO4) pigments.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a microwave-assisted pyrolysis system comprised of a microwave chamber body (102); a black carbon platform (104) disposed inside the microwave chamber body for irradiating microwave radiation and absorbing microwave energy; a quartz microwave reactor (106) placed on the black carbon platform for receiving chemical precursor(s) and applying microwave irradiation for absorption of microwave energy thereby heating the black carbon platform for microwave-assisted pyrolysis of the received chemical precursor(s); a cooling unit (108) employed for regulating and maintaining a user-defined temperature level upon detecting the temperature inside the microwave reactor using a temperature sensor (110), if the temperature exceeds the optimum level, wherein the optimum temperature is defined on the type of precursors undergoing pyrolysis; and wherein if the heating temperature is raised extremely high, the cooling unit inside the microwave machine gets activated to bring down the

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a system for preparing reduced graphene-cobalt chromate composite for humidity sensor applications comprises a first glass beaker for pouring 3-7 grams of sucrose; a preheated muffle furnace for heating the first glass beaker containing sucrose for 5-15 minutes at 450-500° C. in an oxygen environment and obtaining the black foam of rGO after hydrating the sugar; a second glass beaker for mixing 3-7 grams rGO, 3-7 grams carbamide, 3-7 grams cobaltous, and 3-7 grams chromium nitrate and dissolving with double-distilled water; and a magnetic stirrer for stirring the mixed solution for 450 minutes to generate a homogenous solution and burning the uniform mixture at 425° C. in the preheated muffle furnace for 20 minutes to obtain graphene-cobalt chromate composite.

Abstract: The process comprises treating 90-190 g titanium (IV) chloride in 10-100 ml de-ionized water for preparing Titanium cation (Ti4+); treating 130-275 ml potassium persulfate in 10-100 ml double-distilled water and keeping at constant temperature to obtain sulphate/oxide; dipping substrates into titanium (IV) chloride solution and re-dipping in de-ionized water to remove loosely bonded ions, if could be any; dipping substrates into potassium persulfate solution and re-dipping in de-ionized water to remove loosely bonded ions, if could be any, and keeping at 50-90° C. for complete one cycle; treating obtained Titanium cation (Ti4+) with sulphate/oxide and obtaining whitish layer on the substrate surface by necked eyes after about 10-15 cycles, suggesting initiation of film formation, wherein the deposition thickness of TiO2 layer is increased from 0.3-2.0-micron on determined 5-50 deposition cycles; and rinsing deposited films with de-ionized water and air annealed at 400-600° C.