Abstract
A hydrogel sensing film for a real-time and indicator-free detection of Zn2+ is developed by embedding a fluorescent indicator 11,16-bis(phenyl)-6,6,21,21-tetramethyl-m-benzi-6,21-porphodimethene in a hydrogel host poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate). The sensing film shows high stability and selectivity to Zn2+. The sensitivity of the sensing film is increased by fabricating a micron-sized pillar array on the surface of the sensing film to increase the surface area. For Zn2+ concentrations of 10-4 and 10-3 M, the response time is 30 and 3 s, respectively.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1899-1902 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Organic Electronics |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 Nov |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hydrogel
- Indicator-free
- Real-time
- Sensor
- Signaling molecule
- Zinc
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- General Chemistry
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Chemistry
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Biomaterials