Abstract:
Given the neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties of cannabidiol (CBD), many countries have recently legalized the use of fiber-type Cannabis product...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Given the neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties of cannabidiol (CBD), many countries have recently legalized the use of fiber-type Cannabis products, including those known as “Cannabis light”. Nonetheless, in freely commercialized products, it is not uncommon to find \Delta^{9}-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis, in concentrations exceeding the legal limit. To determine whether a product is commercially viable, the THC/CBD ratio is typically analyzed using chromatographic techniques. However, chromatographic techniques have costs, complexity, and response times that prevent their in-situ use, making control actions much more expensive and ineffective. In this work, we report our preliminary activities aimed at verifying the possibility of performing in-situ analysis of cannabinoids in cannabis-derived products using an ad-hoc designed measuring system based on screen-printed electrodes modified with carbon black. The results obtained from preliminary tests comparing fiber cannabis (legal THC concentration) and recreational cannabis (illegal THC concentration) suggest that the proposed system can allow the effective and efficient in-situ analysis of cannabis-derived products.
Date of Conference: 22-25 May 2023
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 13 July 2023
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