College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 21:33:02
Major
Chemical Engineering
Honors Course
4200:497
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2022
Abstract
This project is designed to refine a process for developing sodium-selective nylon fabric sensors to be used for reading sodium concentrations in sweat from the human body through a series of quality control and on-body testing experiments. The intention is to have a refined process to make reproducible sensors that are turned into consistently working prototypes for future mass production. There are three essential steps in developing a working prototype: sensor synthesis, sensor testing, and sensor validation. Once all three steps are completed, consistent methods will be defined for turning nylon into sensors and then into prototypes, calibrating the prototypes, and using or operating the prototypes. A final prototype would allow Roosense LLC to move forward in mass-producing a dependable product that will be able to monitor athletes' dehydration levels to promote a healthy and safe way to exercise.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Chelsea Monty-Bromer
First Reader
Dr. Edward Evans
Second Reader
Dr. Ronald Otterstetter
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Donald Visco
Recommended Citation
Nicodemus, Mary; Jaffal, Dunia; and Daniels, Shelby, "Prototype Development for Fabric Sodium Sensor" (2022). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1541.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1541