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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Traditional thermometers face limitations in biocompatibility, cost, and response time for certain medical applications.
  • Development of novel electrolytes is crucial for advancing sensing technologies.
  • Green chemistry principles are increasingly important in developing safe and sustainable materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a body-compatible, eco-friendly, and low-cost thermometer.
  • To investigate the thermal sensing properties of coordinated complexes between aliphatic diols and calcium chloride (CaCl2).
  • To evaluate the potential of this thermometer for medical monitoring, diagnostics, and therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of coordinated complexes using aliphatic diols and calcium chloride (CaCl2) as electrolytes.
  • Characterization of the conductivity changes in response to temperature variations.
  • Analysis of the influence of CaCl2 concentration and diol type on thermal sensing performance.
  • Assessment of viscosity changes with temperature and their correlation with conductivity.

Main Results:

  • A functional thermometer based on green electrolytes was successfully developed.
  • The electrolyte exhibited ultrafast response and high sensitivity to temperature changes.
  • Thermal sensing ability correlated positively with viscosity changes relative to temperature.
  • The developed thermometer demonstrated stability, reliability, and security for continuous monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • The developed thermometer, utilizing green electrolytes, offers a promising, cost-effective solution for temperature monitoring.
  • Its biocompatibility and nontoxicity support applications in invasive medical devices and diagnostics.
  • The unique properties of these electrolytes pave the way for advanced biomedical sensing technologies.