Field Deployable Method for Gold Detection Using Gold Pre-Concentration on Functionalized Surfaces
Agnieszka Zuber1,2, Akash Bachhuka1,2,3, Steven Tassios2,4
1Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, School of Physical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 19, 2020
Summary
This study explores surface chemistry using plasma polymerization to create functionalized surfaces for enhanced gold sensing applications, addressing challenges in salinization.
Area of Science:
- Surface Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Plasma polymerization offers versatile surface modification techniques.
- Developing sensitive and selective gold sensing platforms is crucial for various applications.
- Understanding surface interactions is key to optimizing sensor performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the application of plasma polymerization for surface functionalization.
- To develop a novel approach for gold sensing.
- To evaluate the impact of surface chemistry on sensor performance.
Main Methods:
- Surface modification via plasma polymerization.
- Characterization of polymer films using spectroscopic techniques.
- Fabrication and testing of gold sensing devices.
Main Results:
- Plasma polymerization successfully created functionalized surfaces.
- The developed surfaces demonstrated enhanced sensitivity and selectivity for gold detection.
- Optimized surface chemistry improved the salinization resistance of the sensing platform.
Conclusions:
- Plasma polymerization is a viable method for creating advanced surfaces for gold sensing.
- The functionalized surfaces show promise for robust analytical applications, even in saline environments.
- Further research can explore broader applications of these tailored surfaces.
