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Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Polymeric membrane ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) commonly use poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) matrices for clinical and environmental sensing.
  • The chemical inertness of PVC limits its utility in surface modification and potentiometric biosensor development.
  • Alternative matrices are needed to enhance sensor functionality and expand applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce cellulose triacetate (CTA) as a novel membrane matrix for polymeric membrane ISEs.
  • To demonstrate the versatile properties of CTA, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, and ease of chemical modification.
  • To showcase the potential of CTA-based ISEs for advanced sensor applications, including biosensors.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of polymeric membrane Ca2+-ISEs using CTA as the membrane matrix.
  • Characterization of electrode performance, including linear range and Nernstian slope.
  • Surface modification of CTA membranes via alkaline hydrolysis and carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) activation for biomolecule immobilization.

Main Results:

  • CTA-based Ca2+-ISEs exhibited a linear range of 1.0 × 10-5 to 1.0 × 10-2 M with a Nernstian slope of 29.19 ± 0.97 mV dec-1.
  • Surface modification yielded hydrophilic CTA membranes amenable to further functionalization.
  • Successful immobilization of chitosan and butyrylcholinesterase onto the CTA-ISE surface was achieved, demonstrating potential for biosensor fabrication.

Conclusions:

  • Cellulose triacetate (CTA) is a promising alternative matrix to PVC for developing advanced polymeric membrane sensors.
  • CTA-based ISEs offer enhanced properties for clinical diagnostics and environmental monitoring.
  • The facile surface modification of CTA membranes opens avenues for creating novel potentiometric biosensors.