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Three new calixarene ionophores were developed for thallium(I) ion-selective electrodes (ISEs), demonstrating Nernstian responses and excellent selectivity. Optimized electrodes achieved detection limits as low as 8 nM, showcasing potential for sensitive thallium detection.

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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) are crucial for detecting specific ions in various matrices.
  • Calixarene derivatives offer promising host-guest chemistry for ion recognition.
  • Developing selective and sensitive electrodes for thallium(I) detection remains an active research area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize novel calixarene ionophores for thallium(I) detection.
  • To evaluate the performance of these ionophores in both liquid-contact and solid-contact ISE configurations.
  • To determine the complex formation constants and selectivity profiles of the new ionophores.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and characterization of three new calixarene derivatives.
  • Fabrication and electrochemical evaluation of thallium(I) ion-selective electrodes (ISEs).
  • Measurement of complex formation constants using the sandwich membrane technique.
  • Assessment of selectivity against various interfering ions using potentiometric methods.
  • Optimization of electrode configurations, including liquid-contact and solid-contact designs.

Main Results:

  • All three calixarene ionophores exhibited Nernstian responses for Tl(+) in the concentration range of 10(-2)-10(-6) M.
  • Complex formation constants (logβIL) were determined as 6.44 and 5.85 for two derivatives.
  • Excellent selectivity was observed against divalent and trivalent metal ions, with silver as the primary interferent.
  • Optimized liquid-contact ISEs achieved a lower detection limit of approximately 8 nM.
  • Solid-contact ISEs, particularly those using a gold substrate with a poly(3-octylthiophene) transducer, showed a detection limit of 30.2 nM without leaching issues.

Conclusions:

  • The newly developed calixarene ionophores are effective for constructing sensitive and selective thallium(I) ion-selective electrodes.
  • Solid-contact ISE designs, especially with advanced transducer materials, offer a promising alternative to traditional liquid-contact electrodes.
  • These findings contribute to the advancement of electrochemical sensing technologies for heavy metal ion monitoring.