Carbon Nanotube Based Chemical Sensors

Carbon nanotubes CNTs)have been receiving enormous attention in the last decade due to their extraordinary mechanical properties and unique elec- tronic properties.This combination has produced an unprecedented range of applications for CNTs:elec- tronic,logic and memory chips,chemical and biosen- sots,composites,lithium batteries,gas storage,filters and membranes,etc.This presentation will focus on carbon nanotube based sensors and discuss fabrication, testing and performance.

A NEW BIOGENIC SULFIDE CHEMICAL SENSOR FOR MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND SURVEY

A new convenient sulfide electrochemical sensor for marine environmental in situ monitoring and real time survey was developed. The new sensor based on a solid Ag 2S membrane electrode has outstanding chemical sensitivity and stability. It responds to the activity of sulfide ions according to a Nernstian slope of -31mV/decade. The sensor can be used to determine the total concentration of sulfides ( C T) by calibrating the pH value of the solution to a standard pH. The practical measurement range for total sulfide concentration is 0.1-10 mg/L in seawater. The sensor has a very low potential drift (<4mV) during two months in 0.1 mg/L sulfide seawater. This paper describes the preparation of the sensitive membrane and some main properties of the sensor.

Ubiquitous Sensor Network for Chemical Sensors

Wireless sensor networks have been identified as one of the most important technologies for the 21 st century.Recent advances in micro sensor fabrication technology and wireless communication technology enable the practical deployment of large-scale,low-power,inexpensive sensor networks.Such an approach offers an advantage over traditional sensing methods in many ways:large-scale,dense deployment not only extends spatial coverage and achieves higher resolution,but also increases the system's fault-tolerance and robustness.Moreover,the ad-hoc nature of wireless sensor networks makes them even more attractive for military and other risk-associated applications,such as environmental observation and habitat monitoring.

A selective optical chemical sensor for the determination of iodine based on fluorescence quenching of LiTOE

An optical chemical sensor has been developed for the determination of iodine based on the reversible fluorescence quenching of 2, 2, 7, 7, 12, 12, 17, 17-octamethyl-21, 22, 23, 24-tetraoxaquaterene-Li （LiTOE） immobilized in a plasticized poly（vinyl chloride） （PVC） membrane. The optimum membrane of the sensor consists of 100 mg of PVC, 200 mg of bis （2-ethytbexyl） sebacate （BOS） and 3.0 mg of LiTOE. The maximum response of the optode membrane for iodine is obtained in Tris-HCl buffer solutlon （pH 8.0）. With the optimum conditions described, the proposed sensor responds linearly in the measuring range of 3.90×10^-2 to 3.90×10^-4 mol/L, and has a detection limit of 6.0×10^-8 mol/L. The response time of the sensor is less than I rain. In addition to high reproducibility and reversibility of the fluorescence signal, the sensor also exhibits good selectivity. It is not interfered by some common anions and cations. It is applied for the determination of iodine in table salt samples. The results agree with those obtained by another method.

Effect of Durian Peel Ash Added in Zinc Oxide/Reduced Graphene Oxide Composites Used as a Chemical Sensor for Hydrazine Detection

As the hydrazine is toxic, the methods to detect hydrazine at low concentrations are essential in scientific research. This preliminary study reported on how to increase the efficiency of ZnO/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) by adding durian peel ash (DPA) and using three-electrode method. The ZnO/rGO composites were prepared using chemical reaction of graphene oxide (GO) with zinc chloride. The rGO was prepared by the chemical reduction of GO using hydrazine. The properties of the samples were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Potentiostat/Galvanostat. The results showed that the optimal condition for the composite material was 70%DPA:30%ZnO/rGO with the sensitivity of 222.92 mA/mM·cm2 and the current density up to 116.50 ± 0.95 A/g. The relationship between the current and the hydrazine concentration was I (μA) = 48.69 + 21.91C (mM) with R2 of 0.9870. The minimum concentration of hydrazine solution that the modified electrode can measure was 0.125 mM. The DPA powder can then be used to enhance the hydrazine detection efficiency at low concentrations.

Recent developments in self-powered smart chemical sensors for wearable electronics

The next generation of electronics technology is purely going to be based on wearable sensing systems. Wearable electronic sensors that can operate in a continuous and sustainable manner without the need of an external power sources, are essential for portable and mobile electronic applications. In this review article, the recent progress and advantages of wearable self-powered smart chemical sensors systems for wearable electronics are presented. An overview of various modes of energy conversion and storage technologies for self-powered devices is provided. Self-powered chemical sensors (SPCS) systems with integrated energy units are then discussed, separated as solar cell-based SPCS, triboelectric nano-generators based SPCS, piezoelectric nano-generators based SPCS, energy storage device based SPCS, and thermal energy-based SPCS. Finally, the outlook on future prospects of wearable chemical sensors in self-powered sensing systems is addressed.

Side-chain effect of organic semiconductors in OFET-based chemical sensors

Organic field-effect transistors（OFETs） offer great potential applications in chemical and biological sensing for homeland security,environmental monitoring,industry manufacturing,and medical/biological detection. Many studies concentrate on sensitivity and selectivity improvement of OFET-based sensors. We report four organic semiconductors with different alkyl side chain lengths but the same π-conjugated core structure for OFETs. Our work focuses on the molecular structure of organic semiconductors（OSCs）. Alkyl side chains can hinder the diffusion of ammonia into the OSCs layer,which blocks the interaction between ammonia and conducting channel. The result also reveals the relationship between the alky chain and the film thickness in sensitivity control. These results are expected to be a guide to the molecular design of organic semiconductors and the choice of OSCs.

A Novel Electrochemical Oxygen Sensor for Determination of Ultra-low Oxygen Contents in Molten Metal

A novel electrochemical oxygen sensor has been developed by using La beta -Al2O3 as solid electrolyte and Cr+Cr2O3 as reference electrode. The sensor not only can be used as normal oxygen sensor but also as an ultra-low oxygen sensor. Especially, it is very sensitive to measure ultra-low oxygen in molten metal. For estimating the accuracy of La beta -Al2O3 oxygen sensor, two series of oxygen activities in molten iron at different oxygen contents and different temperature were measured by both La beta -Al2O3 oxygen sensor and ZrO2 oxygen sensor. The theoretical values of oxygen activities in molten iron (3.30%C, in mass fraction) at 1723K and 1745K were also evaluated for comparing the measuring results of two sensors. At last, the error of measurement for La beta -Al2O3 oxygen sensor was discussed too.

Roles of Chemical Gas Sensors in the Filed of Safety

1 Introduction Gas sensors have been used in a range of applications where they play a crucial role in ensuring that we live safely and comfortablely.Gas safety products,such as gas detectors/alarms,especially those equipped with combustible gas,toxic gas,or oxygen sensors,are one of the most important applications for gas sensors.The purpose of gas detector/alarm units is

Multivariate chemical analysis:From sensors to sensor arrays

Chemical sensor arrays can obtain more comprehensive analyte information through high-dimensional data.It is of great significance in the analysis of multi-component complex samples.This review summarizes the development and status of chemical sensor arrays.We focused on the design of chemical sensor arrays based on various sensing materials.In addition,several pattern recognition methods in chemometrics are introduced.And applications of chemical sensor arrays in food monitoring,medical diagnosis,and environmental monitoring are illustrated.Based on the analysis of the limitations of current sensor array technology,the direction of the array is also predicted.This review aims to help the broad readership understand the research state of chemical sensor arrays and their development prospects.

Chemiluminescence Sensor for the Determination of Hydroxylamine by Electrostatically Immobilizing Luminol and Periodate

A novel chemiluminescence(CL) sensor, which can be used for hydroxylamine determination in combination with flow injection analysis, was developed by electrostatically immobilizing luminol and periodate on anion exchange resin respectively. Hydroxylamine was sensed by its enhancing effect on the weak CL reaction between luminol and periodate, which were eluted from the ion exchange column. The response of the sensor to hydroxylamine was linear in the concentration range of 8.0×10^(-8)-2.0×10^(-6)mol/L with a detection limit of 4.0×10^(-8)mol/L hydroxylamine(3σ).The relative standard deviation(RSD) was 2.0% for 9 repetitive determinations at a hydroxylamine concentration of 5.0×10^(-7) mol/L. The sensor could be reused for over 400 times with a good reproducibility and was used to determine hydroxylamine in wastewater.

Chemical Investigation of the NO_x Detection Mechanisms by Semiconductor Metal Oxide Nanoparticles

This work reports an FTIR study of the NO_x adsorption/desorption cycles on tin oxide nanosized particles under the operating conditions of real sensors (150℃,in presence of O_2).The chemical reactions are monitored in situ and correlated with the variations of the SnO_2 electrical conductivity.On the basis of the FTIR spectra,two contributing mechanisms for the NO_x detection are suggested.The first one presents the formation of bridged nitrate groups bound to the SnO_2 surface via oxygen vacancies acting as electron donor sites.The second mechanism also involves surface oxygen vacancies in the coordination of NO_x,but this time the formation of NO_x anionic species is considered.Both mechanisms lead to the decrease of the electrical conductivity under NO_x adsorption.However,the bridged nitrate groups are not reversible under gas desorption and thus irreversibly contaminate the surface after the first NO_x adsorption.On the contrary,the nitrosyl anionic species are reversible and,from the second NO_x adsorption/desorption cycle,ensure the reproducibility of the sensor response.

Electrogenerated chemiluminescence sensor for the determination of metoclopramide using ordered mesoporous carbon for immobilizing tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium

A novel electrogenerated chemiluminescence(ECL)sensor for the determination of metoclopramide was developed by employing ruthenium complex as an ECL signal producer and an ordered mesoporous carbon(OMC)material as modified material.The ECL sensor was fabricated by adsorption ruthenium complex into a mixture of OMC and Nafion,which showed good electrochemical and ECL behaviors.It was found that the ECL intensity of the sensor fabricated was greatly enhanced in the presence of metoclopramide.Based on this finding,a highly sensitive and reproducible ECL method was developed for the determination of metoclopramide.The result showed that the ECL intensity was linear with the concentration of metoclopramide in the range from 1.0×10-10 to 5.0×10-7M and the detection limit was 3×10-11M.The ECL sensor exhibited a long-term stability and a fine reproducibility with relative standard deviation of 1.0 % for 1.0×10-10M metoclopramide in 18 continuous determinations.The developed method has been applied to the determination of metoclopramide in tablet samples with satisfactory results.

Quartz Crystal Microbalance Sensor Deposited with LB Films of Functional Polymers for the Detection of Phenols in Vapour Phase

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A Review on Surface Stress-Based Miniaturized Piezoresistive SU-8 Polymeric Cantilever Sensors

In the last decade, microelectromechanical systems(MEMS) SU-8 polymeric cantilevers with piezoresistive readout combined with the advances in molecular recognition techniques have found versatile applications,especially in the field of chemical and biological sensing.Compared to conventional solid-state semiconductor-based piezoresistive cantilever sensors, SU-8 polymeric cantilevers have advantages in terms of better sensitivity along with reduced material and fabrication cost. In recent times,numerous researchers have investigated their potential as a sensing platform due to high performance-to-cost ratio of SU-8 polymer-based cantilever sensors. In this article, we critically review the design, fabrication, and performance aspects of surface stress-based piezoresistive SU-8 polymeric cantilever sensors. The evolution of surface stress-based piezoresistive cantilever sensors from solid-state semiconductor materials to polymers, especially SU-8 polymer, is discussed in detail. Theoretical principles of surface stress generation and their application in cantilever sensing technology are also devised. Variants of SU-8 polymeric cantilevers with different composition of materials in cantilever stacks are explained. Furthermore, the interdependence of the material selection, geometrical design parameters, and fabrication process of piezoresistive SU-8 polymeric cantilever sensors and their cumulative impact on the sensor response are also explained in detail.In addition to the design-, fabrication-, and performancerelated factors, this article also describes various challenges in engineering SU-8 polymeric cantilevers as a universal sensing platform such as temperature and moisture vulnerability. This review article would serve as a guideline for researchers to understand specifics and functionality of surface stress-based piezoresistive SU-8 cantilever sensors.

The recent progress of laser-induced graphene based device applications

Laser writing is a fast and efficient technology that can produce graphene with a high surface area,whereas laser-induced graphene(LIG)has been widely used in both physics and chemical device application.It is necessary to update this important progress because it may provide a clue to consider the current challenges and possible future directions.In this review,the basic principles of LIG fabrication are first briefly described for a detailed understanding of the lasing process.Sub-sequently,we summarize the physical device applications of LIGs and describe their advantages,including flexible electronics and energy harvesting.Then,chemical device applications are categorized into chemical sensors,supercapacitors,batteries,and electrocatalysis,and a detailed interpretation is provided.Finally,we present our vision of future developments and challenges in this exciting research field.

Tailored ionically conductive graphene oxide-encased metal ions for ultrasensitive cadaverine sensor

Intelligent chemical sensors have been extensively used in food safety and environmental assessment,while limited sensitivity and homogeneity bring about huge obstacles to their practical application.Herein,novel ionically conductive sensitive materials were elaborately designed based on metal ion decorated graphene oxide(GO)via a facile and general in-situ spin-coating strategy,where the abundant functional groups(-OH and-COOH)of GO layer could provide natural binding sites for various bivalent metal cations(such as Cu^(2+),Ni^(2+),Zn^(2+),Co^(2+),and Mg^(2+))through coordination and electrostatic inter-action.The intercalated metal cations on the layered GO nanosheets can be regarded as charge carriers and complexation with targeted gas(cadaverine,Cad),which is a typical metabolites production and food degradants.By contrast,the designed GO@Cu(Ⅱ)sensor exhibited the optimal sensing performance toward Cad molecules at room temperature,including ultra-low detection limit(ca.3 nL),excellent sensitivity,and rapid low concentration detection rate(only 16 s).Interestingly,the sensor exhibited an irreversible and specific response toward Cad,while it showed a transient and reversible response to other interfering gases,implying its outstanding selectivity.In addition,the GO@Cu(Ⅱ)sensor enabled real-time monitoring of the decay progression of cheese,and it exhibited great potential for large-scale production via its excellent homogeneity.It provides an efficient approach to tailoring intelligent chemical sensors for real-time food safety monitoring and human health warning.

Spatial distribution pattern of seafloor hydrothermal vents to the southeastern Kueishan Tao offshore Taiwan Island

Investigations of the diffusion activities both within and outside the seafloor hydrothermal vents, as well as related mineral genesis, have been one of the key focuses of ocean biogeochemistry studies. Many hy- drothermal vents are distributed close to the southern Okinawa Trough on the less-than-30-m deep shallow seafloor off Kueishan Tao, northeast of Taiwan Island. Investigations of temperature, pH and Eh at four depths of hydrothermal plume were carried out near Kueishan Tao at the white （24.83°N, 121.9°E） and yellow （24.83°N, 121.96°E） vents. An 87 h of temperature time series observation-undertaken near the white vent showed that tide is the main factor affecting the background environment. Based on the observed data, 3-dimensional sliced diffusion fields were obtained and analyzed. It was concluded that the plume diffused mainly from north to south due to ebb tide. The yellow vent＇s plume could effect as far as the white vent surface. From the temperature diffusion field, the vortices of the plume were observed. The Eh negative abnormality was a better indicator to search for hydrothermal plumes and locate hydrothermal vents than high temperature and low pH abnormalities.

Advances and challenges of cellulose functional materials in sensors

As the most abundant natural polymer material on the earth,cellulose is a promising sustainable sensing material due to its high mechanical strength,excellent biocompatibility,good degrada-tion,and regeneration ability.Considering the inherent advantages of cellulose and the success of modern sensors,applying cellulose to sensors has always been the subject of considerable investigation,and significant progress has been made in recent decades.Herein,we reviewed the research progress of cellulose functional materials(CFMs)in recent years.According to the different sources of cellulose,the classification and preparation methods for the design and func-tionalization of cellulose were summarized with the emphasis on the relationship between their structure and properties.Besides,the applications of advanced sensors based on CFMs in recent years were also discussed.Finally,the potential challenges and prospects of the development of sensor based on CFMs were outlined.

Gas-sensing Properties of Sintered Bismuth Iron Tungstate

Gas sensor materials of bismuth tungstate and bismuth iron tungstate were prepared. Sintered bismuth iron tungstate gas sensors have a high sensitivity and selectivity to ethanol and acetone, show long-term stability of response under most operating conditions and insensitivity to atmospheric humidity and respond more quickly in relative case. The changes of the sensors in conductance are mediated by oxygen vacancy donors which caused by the direct reduction. Also, they are highly mobile and can quickly diffuse through the sample, thereby having a direct effect on the electronic carrier density. The phase composition and structure of these gas sensor materials were investigated by XRD technique.