Articles | Volume 15, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-15-177-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-15-177-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Multiplex measurement system for the detection of nutrients in hydroponics using ion-selective electrodes
Thomas Klotzbücher
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Fraunhofer Institut für Mikrotechnik und Mikrosysteme IMM, Mainz, 55129, Germany
Susanne Sigloch
Fraunhofer Institut für Mikrotechnik und Mikrosysteme IMM, Mainz, 55129, Germany
Juri Magomajew
Fraunhofer Institut für Mikrotechnik und Mikrosysteme IMM, Mainz, 55129, Germany
Knut Welzel
Fraunhofer Institut für Mikrotechnik und Mikrosysteme IMM, Mainz, 55129, Germany
Julian Höth
Fraunhofer Institut für Mikrotechnik und Mikrosysteme IMM, Mainz, 55129, Germany
Rainer Gransee
Fraunhofer Institut für Mikrotechnik und Mikrosysteme IMM, Mainz, 55129, Germany
Vishal G. Warke
HiMedia Laboratories Private Limited, Thane, 400604, India
Mrunal Saste
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, 400019, India
Vikas Randhe
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, 400019, India
Manish Raut
HiMedia Laboratories Private Limited, Thane, 400604, India
Uday Annapure
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, 400019, India
Girish B. Mahajan
HiMedia Laboratories Private Limited, Thane, 400604, India
Latest update: 12 Nov 2026
Short summary
A microfluidic-cartridge-based measurement technology utilizing miniaturized solid-contact liquid-membrane ion-selective electrodes with direct potentiometry for application in hydroponics is presented. The system provides fully automated nutrient analysis and dosing, minimizes sample volume, reduces waste, and is an ideal setup for on-site deployment. Measurements within hydroponic greenhouses show excellent correlation with the expected values for the target ion concentrations.
A microfluidic-cartridge-based measurement technology utilizing miniaturized solid-contact...