Chitosan Membranes for Optical pH Chemical Sensors

Optical Chemical Sensors and Biosensors (incl. Materials for Sensors)

An optical sensor for aqueous 1-butylamine is presented which combines two novel techniques: A fluorescent indicator dye (the "fluoro reactand") embedded in a thin polymer layer performs a reversible chemical reaction with the analyte, causing changes in luminescence intensity. At the same time, inert phosphorescent beads dispersed within the polymer layer provide luminescence signals that act ...

Electrospun Nanofibrous Membranes for Highly Sensitive Optical Sensors

The first use of electrospun nanofibrous membranes as highly responsive fluorescence quenching-based optical sensors for metal ions (Fe3+ and Hg2+) and 2,4-dinitrotoluene (DNT) is reported. A fluorescent polymer, poly(acrylic acid)−poly(pyrene methanol) (PAA−PM), was used as a sensing material. Optical chemical sensors were fabricated by electrospinning PAA−PM and thermally cross-linkable polyu...

Optical pH Sensor Based on Quinizarin for Alkaline pH Regions

The development of an optical pH sensor based on immobilization of quinizarin (1,4-dihydroxyanthraquinone) on a triacetylcellulose membrane was described. The resulting membrane exhibited fast color change from yellow to violet, while changing the pH in alkaline region. The immobilized quinizarin showed a broader dynamic range from (pH 9.4-11.4) with respect to free form (pH 8.8-10.4). The sens...

Recent Progress in Optical Chemical Sensors

Optical chemical sensors have promoted escalating interest in the determination of various pollutants in the environment, which are creating toxicity and may cause serious health problems. This review paper focuses particularly on the recent progress and developments in this field; the working principles and basic classes of optical chemical sensors have been briefly described.

Optical Chemical Sensors: Design and Applications