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Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Developing robust ion-selective membranes is crucial for accurate multianalyte detection.
  • Existing polymer membranes often suffer from leaching and poor mechanical stability, limiting their real-world applicability.
  • Polyurethane offers potential for enhanced membrane performance due to its inherent properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize a novel plasticized polyurethane ionophore-based thin film for simultaneous voltammetric multianalyte ion activity detection.
  • To evaluate the mechanical, physical, and chemical robustness of the polyurethane film compared to other polymer membranes.
  • To demonstrate the practical application of the developed material for ion detection in complex biological matrices.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a plasticized polyurethane ionophore thin film on a poly(3-octylthiophene) electrode.
  • Voltammetric analysis for simultaneous ion activity detection.
  • Mechanical stress testing (water jet rinsing) and assessment of signal stability (RSD < 1.5%).
  • Comparative analysis with plasticized poly(vinyl chloride), polystyrene, and poly(acrylate) membranes.

Main Results:

  • The polyurethane thin film demonstrated excellent mechanical, physical, and chemical robustness, with no leaching of additives and high signal stability (RSD < 1.5%).
  • In contrast, other polymer membranes showed significant signal deterioration under identical conditions.
  • The material successfully enabled simultaneous determination of potassium and lithium in undiluted human serum and blood with high precision.

Conclusions:

  • Plasticized polyurethane ionophore thin films offer a robust and reliable platform for simultaneous multianalyte ion detection.
  • These membranes overcome the limitations of conventional polymers, enabling real-world analytical measurements without compromising performance.
  • The demonstrated utility in analyzing biological samples highlights the potential of polyurethane-based sensors for practical diagnostic applications.