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Bingyuan Lu¹, James Lunn¹, Ken Yeung¹

¹Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom.

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This study introduces an automated soil analyzer for real-time nitrate monitoring. The device offers accurate, frequent soil nutrient data with minimal maintenance, improving precision agriculture.

Keywords:

analyzer droplet microfluidics in situ monitoring microdialysis soil nitrate ultrafiltration

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Area of Science:

Soil Science
Environmental Monitoring
Analytical Chemistry

Background:

Understanding soil nutrient spatiotemporal variability is crucial for effective soil management.
Traditional methods for soil nutrient analysis are often labor-intensive and infrequent.
Real-time monitoring can provide dynamic insights into soil health and nutrient cycling.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an autonomous in situ analyzer for real-time soil nitrate monitoring.
To assess the analyzer's performance against traditional methods in terms of accuracy, frequency, and maintenance.
To demonstrate the analyzer's capability in capturing nitrate fluctuations under field conditions.

Main Methods:

Development of an autonomous analyzer utilizing microdialysis or ultrafiltration probes for soil sampling.
Quantification of soil nitrate via droplet microfluidics and colorimetric measurement.
Field deployment in diverse environments (campus garden, forest) for performance validation.

Main Results:

The analyzer achieved high measurement frequency (2-4/day) with low reagent consumption (96 μL/measurement) and monthly maintenance.
Lab-quality data with low error rates (<10% for microdialysis, 2-3% for ultrafiltration) was obtained.
The system successfully captured nitrate level changes in response to nitrate additions and rainfall.

Conclusions:

The autonomous in situ analyzer provides a robust, efficient, and accurate solution for real-time soil nitrate monitoring.
This technology facilitates precise soil management by offering continuous, high-frequency nutrient data.
The system's ability to detect environmental perturbations highlights its utility in dynamic soil studies.