Belgian student invents kit to detect anesthetics in drinks

A group of engineering students at the University of Liège (Belgium) have just created a unique test kit that can detect anesthetics commonly used by criminals to put in drinks.

Sinh viên Bỉ sáng chế bộ kit phát hiện chất gây mê trong đồ uống

Early detection of toxic substances in drinks is of great significance to society. (Illustration: Shutterstock)

This innovative idea helped the student team win the Wallonie Entreprendre (Wallonian Entrepreneurship Support) award at the Startech competition.

The kit works on a fairly simple principle: the user simply dips a test strip into the drink in question. After about two minutes, if the drink contains one of the three most common anesthetics, the strip will change color.

According to a member of the team, their goal is to create a product that helps people feel more secure when going out. This kit is expected to help users protect themselves in a simple and effective way.

Thanks to the award received, the student group will continue to perfect the product to bring to market.

Early detection of toxins in drinks is of great significance in preventing abuse. The kit developed by students from the University of Liège promises to become a useful tool to help people protect themselves and those around them.

This is a great example of applying scientific knowledge to solve social problems. Students from the University of Liège have shown that creative ideas can bring positive changes to life.

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