Ion exchanger modified PVC membranes--selectivity studies and response amplification of oxalate and lactate enzyme
1University of Wales (Bangor), Institute of Molecular and Biomolecular Electronics, UK.
Abstract:
We report on a novel method of oxidase enzyme electrode response amplification, using unplasticized PVC and plasticized PVC, respectively. The anion exchanger tricaprylylmethylammonium chloride (Aliquat 336s) and hydrophobic isopropylmyristate (IPM) plasticizer have been used together to modify PVC. Resulting structures are anionic substrate selective and hydrogen peroxide impermeable and can be used as outer membranes of a classical dual membrane amperometric enzyme electrode where an oxidase is used to generate H2O2 for electrochemical detection. Their effect on sensor sensitivity and linearity is considered.
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