Biodegradable sensor monitors levels of pesticides via direct contact with surface of fruit and vegetables

PHYSorg
Feb 2, 2024, 2:29 pm281 pts
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) and the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) in Brazil have developed a sustainable sensor that can be placed directly on the surface of a vegetable or fruit to detect the presence of pesticides. Known for this reason as "plant-wearable," it is made of cellulose…

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