Electrochemical Devices for Soil Analysis
- Kshama Shetty S Kshama Shetty SDepartment of Chemistry and Bio-engineering Research Center, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Gollahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560064, Karnataka, IndiaMore by Kshama Shetty S
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- Swamynathan K Swamynathan KDepartment of Chemistry and Bio-engineering Research Center, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Gollahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560064, Karnataka, IndiaMore by Swamynathan K
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- Shashanka Rajendrachari *Shashanka Rajendrachari*Email: [email protected]Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Bartin University, Bartin-74100, TurkeyMore by Shashanka Rajendrachari
Abstract
Global agricultural demand is increasing rapidly. To maintain economical food safety and security, soil monitoring techniques are the key factors for best farming practices. Several soil monitoring techniques geophysical, chemical, and biological techniques exist; however, electrochemical sensing methods are a simple, cost-effective and useful tool. The advent of electrochemistry has significantly revolutionized analytical chemistry research due to its high sensitivity and simpler sophistication. The electrochemical sensors have been recognized as a better alternative compared to their counterparts. This chapter attempts to give an overview of the usage of electroanalytical techniques in soil analysis. Herein, various materials used for electrochemical sensing of soils with particular attention to sensing pesticides and toxic metal ions in a soil sample are described. In addition, the future scope is also included.