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Patent Number:- IN201911049248

A Microfluidic Electro-Viscometer to Determine Relative Viscosity of a Fluid

  • Sector: Chemical Engineering,
  • IPC: B01L, C08G, G01N,
 

Need

Existing viscometers are bulky, expensive, and require trained personnel, necessitating a need for a portable, cost-effective, and user-friendly viscosity measurement device.

Solution

The invention presents a microfluidic electro-viscometer for real-time viscosity measurement, offering portability, affordability, and ease of use.

Innovation

The development of a microfluidic electro-viscometer with embedded micro-electrodes and chromatograph paper enables precise and efficient viscosity determination in a compact and accessible device.

Market Analysis

Market: Portable and Real-time Viscometry Devices

CAGR: Estimated to be around 8-10% based on increasing demand for miniaturized and portable analytical tools.

Potential Indian Clients: Pharmaceutical companies, medical diagnostics labs, research institutions, food processing companies, automotive industry, and biofuel producers.

Why Invest?


Microfluidic

Electro-viscometer

Microcontroller

3D printing

At a Glance


Current TRL: NA

Funded by: NA

IPC: B01L, C08G, G01N

Domain: Analytical Tools for Biological and Chemical Sciences

For more information, reach out to Mr. Rajneesh Kumar, Head of the Technology Transfer Office, at tto@bits-pilani.ac.in and 01596-255515.