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Light addressable photoelectrochemical cyanide sensor

Journal Article · · Analytical Chemistry (Washington)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ac9507449· OSTI ID:249633
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  1. Clark Univ., Worcester, MA (United States)
A sensor is demonstrated that is capable of spatial discrimination of cyanide with use of only a single stationary sensing element. Different spatial regions of the sensing element are light activated to reveal the solution cyanide concentration only at the point of illumination. In this light addressable photoelectrochemical (LAP) sensor the sensing element consists of an n-CdSe electrode immersed in solution, with the open-circuit potential determined under illumination. In alkaline ferro-ferri-cyanide solution, the open-circuit photopotential is highly responsive to cyanide, with a linear response of (120 mV) log [KCN]. LAP detection with a spatial resolution of {+-}1 mm for cyanide detection is demonstrated. The response is almost linear for 0.001-0.100 m cyanide with a resolution of 5 mV. 38 refs., 7 figs., 1 tab.
OSTI ID:
249633
Journal Information:
Analytical Chemistry (Washington), Journal Name: Analytical Chemistry (Washington) Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 68; ISSN ANCHAM; ISSN 0003-2700
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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