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  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Sensing
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Traditional formaldehyde detection methods require complex equipment and pre-treatment.
  • There is a need for simple, cost-effective, and sensitive formaldehyde sensors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an inexpensive and stable colorimetric sensor for formaldehyde gas detection.
  • To utilize polymer-based core-shell nanoparticles (PCSNPs) for enhanced sensor performance.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride)/polyethyleneimine (PSMA/PEI) core-shell nanoparticles.
  • Impregnated PCSNPs with Methyl Red (MR), Bromocresol Purple (BCP), or 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to create colorimetric sensors.
  • Evaluated sensor response to formaldehyde gas at varying relative humidity levels.

Main Results:

  • The MR, BCP, and 4-NP impregnated PCSNPs showed distinct color changes (yellow, red, gray) in the presence of formaldehyde.
  • Optimal colorimetric response was achieved at a PEI/PSMA ratio of four, attributed to abundant amine groups.
  • The MR sensor demonstrated effective detection at 30% relative humidity, with a 92% color change in 1 minute for low formaldehyde concentrations (0.5 ppm).

Conclusions:

  • Developed a stable, sensitive, and rapid colorimetric sensor for naked-eye formaldehyde detection.
  • The PCSNP-based sensor offers a promising alternative to traditional methods, enabling real-time visualization.
  • The sensor design is adaptable for developing other simple and sensitive colorimetric gas detection systems.