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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Nanotechnology

    Background:

    • Gold nanoparticles offer unique optical properties for sensing applications.
    • Developing robust and reusable sensing systems is crucial for environmental monitoring.
    • Steric stabilization can enhance nanoparticle stability in various media.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a colorimetric method for detecting strong acids in water using electro-sterically stabilized gold nanoparticles.
    • To investigate the critical concentration for acid detection based on nanoparticle properties.
    • To assess the reusability of the gold nanoparticles in the sensing system.

    Main Methods:

    • Hydrophobic gold nanoparticles were synthesized using oleylamine and oleic acid as stabilizers.
    • Nanoparticles were transferred to an aqueous solution using a cationic surfactant.
    • Colorimetric detection was achieved by observing aggregation and precipitation upon acid addition.
    • Particle reusability was tested after regeneration via pH neutralization and washing.

    Main Results:

    • A colorimetric system for strong acid detection in water was successfully developed.
    • Aggregation and precipitation of gold nanoparticles occurred above a critical hydrochloric acid concentration.
    • The minimum detectable concentration of hydrochloric acid was 5 ppm using 54 nm gold nanoparticles.
    • The electro-sterically stabilized gold nanoparticles demonstrated stability against chloride ions and reusability.

    Conclusions:

    • Electro-sterically stabilized gold nanoparticles provide a sensitive and reusable platform for colorimetric detection of strong acids.
    • The sensing system's performance is dependent on gold nanoparticle size and concentration.
    • This method offers a stable and effective approach for acid detection in aqueous solutions.