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I Lähdesmäki, A Lewenstam, A Ivaska

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    This study presents an ammonia sensor using oxidized polypyrrole (PPy) on platinum. The sensor accurately detects free ammonia at the micromolar level via amperometric measurement, showing promise for environmental monitoring.

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    Area of Science:

    • Electrochemistry
    • Materials Science
    • Chemical Sensing

    Background:

    • Ammonia detection is crucial for environmental and industrial applications.
    • Electrochemical sensors offer sensitive and selective analyte detection.
    • Polypyrrole (PPy) is a conductive polymer with potential for sensor development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and characterize an amperometric ammonia sensor.
    • To investigate the sensing mechanism of oxidized polypyrrole for ammonia.
    • To evaluate the sensor's performance, including sensitivity, selectivity, and stability.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of an ammonia sensor using an oxidized polypyrrole (PPy) membrane on a platinum substrate.
    • Amperometric measurements in a three-electrode system within a potential range of +0.2 to +0.4 V (vs. Ag/AgCl).
    • Testing sensor response to varying ammonia concentrations and potential interfering species using flow injection analysis.

    Main Results:

    • The sensor exhibits a current proportional to free ammonia concentration, with no response to ammonium ions.
    • Reproducible detection of ammonia at the micromolar (µM) level was achieved.
    • Anionic interference (Cl-, NO3-) was observed at millimolar (mM) levels, partially mitigated by dodecyl sulfate.
    • Sensor activity decreased at ammonia concentrations above 1 mM.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed PPy-based sensor is effective for amperometric detection of free ammonia in aqueous solutions.
    • The sensor demonstrates good sensitivity and reproducibility at the µM level.
    • Anionic interference is a key limitation, and sensor stability decreases at higher ammonia concentrations.