Development of an Arduino-Based Automated System for Safe Chemical Storage in Laboratories

Florencio Miasco Mendez; Nolasco Kiamco Malabago; Jeonel Saliot Lumbab; Joecyn Naingue Archival; Gerwine Juntilla Medio; Rodel Tanpadong Naval; Francis Mart Nazareno Pacabis; Julieto Trazona Negapatan

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i05.87946

Development of an Arduino-Based Automated System for Safe Chemical Storage in Laboratories

Author(s)	Engr. Florencio Miasco Mendez, Dr. Nolasco Kiamco Malabago, Dr. Jeonel Saliot Lumbab, Dr. Joecyn Naingue Archival, Dr. Gerwine Juntilla Medio, Dr. Rodel Tanpadong Naval, Engr. Francis Mart Nazareno Pacabis, Engr. Julieto Trazona Negapatan
Country	Philippines
Abstract	ABSTRACT DEVELOPMENT OF AN ARDUINO-BASED AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR SAFE CHEMICAL STORAGE IN LABORATORIES FLORENCIO M. MENDEZ fmmendez888@gmail.com Cebu Technological University - Main Campus This study aimed to design, develop, implement, and evaluate an Arduino-based Automated Monitoring System (AMS) for safe chemical storage in the Chemistry Laboratory of the College of Engineering, University of Cebu–Main Campus. The prototype represents the first introduction of an automated chemical-storage monitoring system at the University of Cebu–Main Campus. It was developed to supplement existing laboratory safety practices through continuous monitoring of temperature, humidity, air quality, selected hazardous gases, smoke, and other environmental conditions, with automated alarms, real-time displays, wireless connectivity, and camera monitoring. A developmental-evaluative research design was employed. Sixty respondents, comprising 40 Engineering Faculty Members and 20 Student Laboratory Attendants, evaluated the system using a researcher-made questionnaire based primarily on the Technology Acceptance Model. Functional testing achieved an overall success rate of 96%. Technology acceptance obtained an overall mean of 4.20, interpreted as Agree, while perceived effectiveness in supporting laboratory safety obtained an overall mean of 4.25, interpreted as Strongly Agree. No significant difference was found between the two respondent groups in technology acceptance (p = 0.439). Internet connectivity, sensor accuracy and reliability, maintenance cost, user training, and power interruption were identified as major implementation barriers. The study concluded that the prototype is a functional and generally acceptable supplementary safety-monitoring technology. A Technology Management Framework was proposed comprising Technology Planning, System Development, Implementation, User Training and Acceptance, Continuous Monitoring, and Evaluation and Improvement. The framework provides a structured basis for the sustainable adoption, management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated laboratory safety technology. Keywords: Technology Management, Automated Monitoring System, Chemical Storage, Laboratory Safety, Arduino, Technology Acceptance, Cebu, Philippines. ,
Keywords	Keywords: Technology Management, Automated Monitoring System, Chemical Storage, Laboratory Safety, Arduino, Technology Acceptance, Cebu, Philippines. ,
Field	Engineering
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On	2026-09-26
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i05.87946

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