Today we did a live demonstration of screen printed electrodes, both for academic research and commercialisation.
Screen-Printed Electrodes: Fast-Tracking Research to Real-World Use
Why Screen-Printed Electrodes (SPEs)?
Screen-printed electrodes are low-cost, scalable, and versatile, making them ideal for: ✔ Medical diagnostics (e.g., glucose monitoring) ✔ Food & beverage testing (e.g., caffeine detection) ✔ Environmental monitoring (e.g., heavy metal detection)
At ZP, we’ve spent 11 years refining SPEs to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial products.
Key Advantages of ZP’s SPEs
Carbon-Based = Cost-Effective
128,000x cheaper than gold (which keeps rising in price!).
Even if you research fancy materials (graphene, MXenes), graphite is best for scaling.
Easy Integration
Works with our cloud-connected potentiostat.
Avoid third-party connector issues—we supply reliable in-house connectors.
Real-World Ready
Used in implantable biosensors, food safety tests, and more.
Live Demo Highlights
1. Blood Glucose Measurement
Result: 150 mg/dL (post-breakfast).
Why it matters: Shows speed, accuracy, and ease of use—exactly what’s needed in real-world applications.
2. Caffeine in Red Bull
Detected: 0.286 mg/g (matches Red Bull’s 0.3% claim).
Key feature: Electrochemistry isn’t fooled by bubbles (unlike optical methods).
3. QR-Code-Driven Assays
Scan a code → automated measurements → cloud-processed results.
No complex programming—ideal for doctors, food techs, and field engineers.
From Lab to Market in 2 Weeks
Most research gets stuck in the "valley of death" between papers and products. ZP’s platform solves this by: ✔ Standardizing SPE designs for scalability. ✔ Automating data processing (no more stopping at raw signals). ✔ Using global calibration for reproducibility.
Final Takeaway
Use carbon electrodes—save costs without sacrificing performance.
Avoid over-customization—focus on scalable designs early.
Leverage cloud-enabled tools—turn data into real-world solutions faster.
Want to try it? Check out our SPEs and potentiostats—let’s turn your research into reality!