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A new class of stable ionophores was developed for surfactant-selective electrodes. These electrodes effectively detect cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) and similar surfactants in various solutions.

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  • Electrochemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science

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  • Development of selective electrodes is crucial for accurate chemical analysis.
  • Surfactant detection requires specialized ion-selective membranes.
  • Existing ionophores may have limitations in stability or selectivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel class of active ionophores for surfactant-selective electrodes.
  • To investigate the performance of electrodes based on polyelectrolyte-surfactant complexes.
  • To assess the stability and pH tolerance of the new ionophore system.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of PVC membranes incorporating a polyelectrolyte-surfactant stoichiometric complex.
  • Construction of ion-selective electrodes using the developed membranes.
  • Electrochemical characterization of electrode response to surfactants, specifically cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB).

Main Results:

  • The developed ionophore is stable and insoluble in aqueous media across a wide pH range.
  • The ion-selective electrode demonstrated a nearly Nernstian response to CTAB within the concentration range of 10⁻⁶–10⁻³ M.
  • The polyelectrolyte platform facilitates the design of diverse ionophores for cationic organic substances.

Conclusions:

  • A novel, stable ionophore class for surfactant detection has been successfully developed.
  • The polyelectrolyte-surfactant complex approach offers a versatile platform for creating selective electrodes.
  • This technology holds promise for the analysis of cationic organic compounds.