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S&M3990 Research Paper of Special Issue https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM5455 Published: April 3, 2025 Quantitative Assessment of Chl a and b in Spinach Chl Standard Solution Using a Filter-free Wavelength Sensor [PDF] Ryoma Mibu, Yong-Joon Choi, Tomoya Ide, Yasuyuki Kimura, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshihiko Noda, Kotaro Takayama, and Kazuaki Sawada (Received November 7, 2024; Accepted March 12, 2025) Keywords: filter-free wavelength sensor, optical sensor, chlorophyll a, b, photosynthetic pigment, agriculture
We proposed a quantitative method for assessing chlorophyll (Chl) content and the Chl a/b ratio using a filter-free wavelength sensor. Initially, an experiment was conducted to simulate changes in Chl a and Chl b by adjusting the light intensity at wavelengths of 650 and 660 nm. The sensor’s output current ratio exhibited a linear relationship with the light intensity, suggesting its potential for measuring Chl. Subsequently, measurements were performed using standard Chl a and Chl b solutions. A strong linear correlation was observed between the sensor output and Chl content, independent of changes in the Chl a/b ratio. However, no direct correlation was found between the sensor output and the Chl a/b ratio. This inconsistency was attributed to the varying impact of Chl content changes on the sensor output, depending on the specific Chl a/b ratio. To address this limitation, we proposed a calibration method based on the relationship between Chl content and sensor output. By applying this calibration curve, we successfully reduced the error in Chl a/b ratio measurements. This approach enables the use of filter-free wavelength sensors for the accurate quantification of Chl content and Chl a/b ratio, offering a potential solution for on-site monitoring and agricultural applications.
Corresponding author: Yong-Joon Choi![]() ![]() This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Cite this article Ryoma Mibu, Yong-Joon Choi, Tomoya Ide, Yasuyuki Kimura, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Toshihiko Noda, Kotaro Takayama, and Kazuaki Sawada, Quantitative Assessment of Chl a and b in Spinach Chl Standard Solution Using a Filter-free Wavelength Sensor, Sens. Mater., Vol. 37, No. 4, 2025, p. 1333-1349. |