Development of an electrochemical caffeine sensor for PAT application in the food and beverage industry

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Abstract

This work reports on the development of an electrochemical sensor for on-line caffeine detection using screen printed graphite electrodes. The effects of solution pH and pre-treatment procedures on electrode performance have been discussed, as well as the modification of the electrode surface for increased electrode sensitivity. Successful caffeine determination in soft drink samples is described. The results indicate the potential of electrochemical sensors to compare and compete with the current off-line methods of caffeine analysis, such as HPLC, allowing for both a reduction in time and cost of product quality analysis. The successful performance of the screen printed electrode, as well as its low cost and small dimensions, will allow for efficient integration into a multi-parameter device for on-line quality control analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, BioCAS 2017 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509058037
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2017
Event2017 IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, BioCAS 2017 - Torino, Italy
Duration: 19 Oct 201721 Oct 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, BioCAS 2017 - Proceedings
Volume2018-January

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, BioCAS 2017
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityTorino
Period19/10/1721/10/17

Keywords

  • caffeine
  • electrochemical detection
  • food and beverage
  • process analytical technology
  • screen printed electrodes

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