JAKARTA - Researcher from King Faisal University at Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia has developed a low-cost smart sensor aimed at reducing the decay of fresh products.
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reports that the device, which is now registered with the US Patent Office and Trademark, was designed to predict early decay during transport and storage.
Developed by a team from the Faculty of KFU Science, the device detects volatile organic compounds, especially ethylene gases, the main indicator of the onset of decay in fresh products.
"This compact and lightweight prototype is designed to be easy to install in cooling units or transport containers," the report said, quoted by Arab News July 1.
Because these devices can be connected to the Internet of Things network, real-time remote monitoring and early warnings can be carried out by stakeholders throughout the food supply chain.
The device can be integrated into cooling and distribution systems, thus offering practical solutions to the food and logistics sector, the report said.
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He added that the device was exhibited by KFU during the "16th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification" at Riyadh last December.
The device has attracted significant interest from investors because of its "practical value in supporting intelligent agriculture and minimizing food waste in the supply chain," the SPA reported.
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