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ChatGPT based method for obtaining repeatable and quantitative colorimetric measurements
Morena Xaba1, Sivuyisiwe Mapukata1, Teboho Mokhena1
1DSTI/Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Advanced Materials Division, Mintek, 200 Malibongwe Drive, Randburg 2194, South Africa.
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|August 4, 2025
Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI), specifically ChatGPT, can accurately determine environmental pollutant colorimetric values. This novel method, using AI and a mobile app, offers reproducible results comparable to traditional spectrophotometry.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Analytical Chemistry
- Artificial Intelligence
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) applications enhance productivity across various industries.
- ChatGPT, a generative AI model, produces human-like dialogue and responses.
- Accurate colorimetric analysis is crucial for assessing environmental pollutants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate ChatGPT's capability in determining colorimetric values for environmental pollutants.
- To assess the reproducibility of AI-driven colorimetric analysis.
- To compare AI-based color measurement with established spectrophotometric methods.
Main Methods:
- Utilized ChatGPT in conjunction with the Color Grab Android app to quantify RGB values of pollutant solutions.
- Investigated color difference (ΔE), hue, and chroma for pollutant color absorption.
- Validated results using a standard ultra-violet visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometer.
Main Results:
- ChatGPT demonstrated consistent reproducibility in determining colorimetric values for Congo Red and Coomassie Brilliant Blue.
- AI-driven analysis provided quantitative RGB values and color difference metrics.
- Results obtained from ChatGPT and Color Grab were confirmed by UV-Vis spectrophotometry.
Conclusions:
- ChatGPT can be effectively employed for quantitative colorimetric assessment of environmental pollutants.
- This AI-powered approach offers a reproducible and validated alternative for pollutant analysis.
- The integration of AI tools like ChatGPT presents a novel avenue for environmental monitoring.
Keywords:
Artificial intelligenceChatGPTChromaticityColor GrabColor differencesColorimetryCongo redCoomassie brilliant blueUV-Vis
