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Jean-Michel Friedt¹, Vincent Luzet¹, Valérie Soumann¹

¹Université de Franche-Comté, CNRS, FEMTO-ST,15B avenue des Montboucons, Besançon F-25000, France.

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This study presents a new sensor for detecting benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) in water. The sensor uses a special polymer to selectively identify BTEX pollutants, improving water quality monitoring.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Materials Science

Background:

Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) are toxic volatile organic compounds contaminating groundwater.
Effective groundwater monitoring strategies are crucial for human health and environmental protection.
Existing detection methods may lack specificity or efficiency for BTEX pollutants.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a selective surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor for detecting BTEX compounds in water.
To design a polymer coating that specifically interacts with BTEX molecules via π-hole interactions.
To demonstrate the sensor's specificity against interfering compounds like MTBE and ETBE.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a SAW sensor coated with a custom-designed polymer.
The polymer incorporates perfluorophenyl groups to facilitate π-hole interactions with BTEX.
Testing the sensor's response to BTEX and potential interfering compounds in water samples.

Main Results:

The developed SAW sensor demonstrated selective detection of BTEX.
The polymer coating effectively utilized π-hole interactions for specific BTEX recognition.
High specificity was observed for BTEX detection over MTBE and ETBE, indicating minimal interference.

Conclusions:

The novel SAW sensor offers a promising tool for accurate BTEX detection in water.
The use of π-hole interactions in polymer design enhances sensor selectivity.
This approach advances water quality assessment and management strategies for BTEX contamination.