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Paper-Based Ion-Selective Electrodes with Improved Sensitivity and Reproducibility

Technology Benefits

* Low-cost alternative to solid-contact ISEs* Ultra-sensitive, lower limits of ion detection in nanomolar range* Improved applicability, reproducibility, reliability, and selectivity* Does not require pre-conditioning, allowing for immediate on-site analysis

Technology Application

* Biomedical analysis* Environmental analysis* Industrial and food Processing* Sensors

Detailed Technology Description

UCF researchers have developed novel ultra-sensitive paper-based ISEs that improves the applicability, reproducibility, reliability, and selectivity towards a target ion. Unlike other currently available ISEs, which require a pre-conditioning step in an analyte ion solution prior to measurement, these novel ISEs require no pre-conditioning and have demonstrated unprecedented limits of detection (2.5├ù10-9, 2.7├ù10-8, and 3.3├ù10-8 M) for cadmium, silver, and potassium ions, respectively. In addition to traditional ion detection, these new paper-strip ISEs can be used for in-situ analysis of bodily fluids (e.g., sweat, tears, etc.) and to assay biomolecules (e.g., proteins and DNA), providing cost-effective medical diagnostics. These electrodes can also be fabricated with glass, silica, or plastic.

Country/Region

USA

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