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Frequency-resolved characterization of thin-layer solid-contact ion-selective electrodes: Deconvoluting electron and
Gregorio Laucirica1, Nuria Martínez-Lorca1, Gastón A Crespo2
1UCAM-SENS, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, UCAM HiTech, Avda. Andres Hernandez Ros 1, 30107, Murcia, Spain.
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|January 25, 2026
Summary
This study explores electron-ion transfer in ion-selective electrodes using poly(3-octylthiophene) films. It demonstrates how alternating current voltammetry can distinguish ion lipophilicity and sense nanomolar K+ concentrations.
Area of Science:
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Solid-contact ion-selective electrodes (SC-ISEs) are crucial for electrochemical sensing.
- Understanding coupled electron-ion transfer (ET-IT) is key to optimizing SC-ISE performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the coupled electron-ion transfer (ET-IT) phenomena in poly(3-octylthiophene) (POT) based SC-ISEs.
- To analyze the contributions of electron transfer and ion transport to electrode response.
- To explore the application of alternating current voltammetry (ACV) for ion discrimination and sensing.
Main Methods:
- Cyclic voltammetry (CV)
- Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) with electrical equivalent circuit analysis
- Alternating current voltammetry (ACV) at varying frequencies
Main Results:
- EIS separated and quantified ET-IT contributions, revealing increased membrane resistance due to ion expulsion.
- Charge transfer resistance showed a minimum at 0.86 kΩ, and ionic dynamics were faster than electron transfer.
- ACV demonstrated frequency-dependent responses, enabling differentiation of ions (Na+, TBA+, K+) based on lipophilicity and ionophore presence.
- Nanomolar K+ detection was achieved using both CV and ACV.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully characterized ET-IT processes in POT-based SC-ISEs.
- ACV offers a versatile tool for ion selectivity and sensitive detection by leveraging frequency-dependent responses.
- This work provides insights for designing improved ion-selective electrodes for various applications.
Keywords:
AC voltammetryCharge transferIon-selective electrodeMembranesPoly(3-octylthiophene)Thin-layerMore Related Videos
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