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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Dissolved oxygen (DO) and un-ionized ammonia (dNH3) are critical water quality indicators.
  • Their interdependence via the nitrogen cycle necessitates simultaneous monitoring for applications like wastewater treatment.
  • Current methods may lack the ability to continuously and simultaneously measure both parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel sensing array for continuous, simultaneous monitoring of DO and dNH3.
  • To functionalize single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) films with specific molecules for selective gas detection.
  • To demonstrate the array's capability in distinguishing between DO and dNH3 signals.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of SWCNT-based sensors doped with phenyl-capped aniline tetramer (PCAT) and iron phthalocyanine (II) (FePc).
  • Selective gas detection achieved through differential sensor response to DO and dNH3.
  • Application of PDMS membranes for enhanced gas permeability and ionic species exclusion.
  • Utilizing principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least-squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) for data interpretation.

Main Results:

  • FePc@SWCNT sensors showed high sensitivity and selectivity for DO.
  • PCAT@SWCNT sensors exhibited greater sensitivity to ammonia, with varying responses based on PCAT salt dopants (chloride < crotonate < fumarate).
  • PCA and PLS-DA successfully discriminated between DO and dNH3 responses with 100% accuracy.
  • The developed array provides a proof-of-concept for simultaneous dual-gas sensing on a single substrate.

Conclusions:

  • A novel sensing array capable of simultaneous DO and dNH3 monitoring has been successfully developed.
  • The array utilizes SWCNT films functionalized with distinct molecules (FePc and PCAT) for selective analyte detection.
  • This technology offers a promising approach for advanced water quality assessment and environmental monitoring.