Easily Monitor Fluid Adulteration in F&B and Automobiles
A System for Measuring Viscosity and Method Thereof
Tags: BITS Pilani, India, Agriculture & Food, Transportation & Automotive
This invention is a microfluidic system and method for determining the viscosity of fluids. It provides analytical tools for biological and chemical sciences and is handheld and portable with miniaturized electronics. Applications include monitoring adulteration in fluids, and potential industries are the automobile, healthcare, and food/milk sectors. Validation trials have been conducted on milk and automobile fuel samples.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Pending; Platform; Process & Method
TRL: 4 - minimum viable product built in lab
Industry or Tech Area: Food & Beverage; Automobiles General