Abstract
Quartz crystal microbalance sensors that specifically detect K+ ions have been developed using copolymers based on poly(acrylic acid) and functionalised with crown ethers to provide selectivity. The coatings selectively absorb K+ over other Group I ions such as Li+ and Na+. Sensors have been used in both batch and flow modes with detection limits in the region of 0.1-0.2 ppm for K-(aq)(+) with a linear range extending to over 1000ppm. The sensors perform at least as well as other recently developed methodologies although further optimisation should significantly improve this performance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 466-472 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Sensors and Actuators B-Chemical |
Volume | 114 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |