Applicability of a bipolar electrode arrangement involving ion-selective electrodes in vertical farming, with the self-controlled supply of macro- and microcomponents

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of bipolar electrode systems in managing nutrient concentrations in vertical farming.
• Tested self-powered bipolar electrodes in a controlled vertical farming setup.
• Monitored and adjusted electrolyte concentrations during experiments.
• Controlled release of zinc ions using a chemical stimulus.
• Demonstrated successful monitoring of electrolyte concentration changes.
• Showed that zinc ion release can be precisely controlled through chemical stimuli.