Gajanan A. Bodkhe

Chemiresistive sensor based on polythiophene-modified single-walled carbon nanotubes for detection of NO2

In the present investigation, a chemiresistive sensor based on conducting polythiophene-modified single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) for NO2 detection has been reported. The SWNTs were aligned across 3 μm gap between two gold microelectrodes on Si/SiO2 substrate. Alignment of SWNTs was carried out by using AC dielectrophoretic technique and it was confirmed by current–voltage (I–V) measurement. Aligned SWNTs were modified by conducting polythiophene using charge controlled potentiostatic deposition and it was confirmed by field-effect transistor (FET) and electrochemical measurements. Polythiophene-modified SWNT devices were used for the NO2 detection in chemiresistive modality. This sensor exhibited very good linear response range from 10 ppb to 10 ppm.

Functionalized carbon nanotubes: Facile development of gas sensor platform

In the present investigation, research efforts were directed towards the facile fabrication of sensor devices for the detection of gaseous analytes. Single Wall Carbon nanotubes, the highest prominent representative of functional nanomaterials, were employed for the sensor development. High surface to volume ratio of CNTs facilitate to improve overall sensor performance. To achieve enhanced sensing characteristics, CNTs were functionalized with tetraphenyl porphyrin. Fabricated sensor devices were subjected to the structural, electrical as well as sensing characteristics. Observed results infer that the fabricated sensor shows excellent sensing characteristics towards propanone below their PEL level.

Conducting polyaniline nanowire electrode junction

In this paper, a synthesis of conducting polyaniline nanowires electrode junction (CPNEJ) has been reported. Conducting polyaniline nanowires electrode junction on Si/SiO2 substrate (having 3 μm gap between two gold microelectrodes) is prepared. Polyaniline nanowires with diameter (ca. 140 nm to 160 nm) were synthesized by one step electrochemical polymerization using galvanostatic (constant current) technique to bridge this gap. The surface morphology of CPNEJ was studied by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The synthesized CPNEJ is an excellent platform for biosensor applications.

Glucose sensor based on conducting polyaniline nanowire electrode junction

In the present investigation, a glucose sensor based on conducting polyaniline nanowire electrode junction (CPNEJ) has been reported. The CPNEJ platform was modified by glucose oxidase by cross-linking in the presence of glutaraldehyde. The signal transduction mechanism of the sensor is based on the change in micro electrode junction conductance as a result of glucose oxidation induced change in the polymer redox state. Small size of CPNEJ sensor causes to regenerate enzyme naturally without need of redox mediators, as a result it consumes minimum amount of oxygen and also gives very fast response. This sensor exhibited good linear response range from 1 mM to 20 mM of glucose concentration with excellent sensitivity of 12 μA/mM.

Glassy carbon electrode modified with polyanilne/ethylenediamine for detection of copper ions

Increasing water pollution is having high concern, since it creates the threats to all leaving organisms of existence. Industrial sewages have not only polluted the main stream lines of water, also the ground level water is having serious contaminations. Heavy metal ions are the pollutants which are not degradable and can be accumulated on living things ultimately the excess accumulation results into the serious concerns. Therefore, it is necessary to develop the sensors which can detect the heavy metal ions up to its maximum contamination limits. Conducting polymers are the materials which possess large application spectra. This investigation reports the electrochemically synthesized polyaniline (PANI) for modification of glassy carbon electrode (GCE). Ethylenediamine (EDA) – chelating ligand used for the modification of polyaniline so as to inculcate the selectivity toward copper ions Cu (II). The electrochemical cyclic voltammetry (CV) was used for the study of redox characteristics of PANI and influence of EDA modification. The result of CV has shown the reduced oxidation and reduction peak currents after modification indicating the domination of EDA. GCE modified with PANI/EDA was then employed for the detection of divalent copper ions and have shown the affinity toward Cu ions. The detection limit achieved was equal to 10mg/lit.Increasing water pollution is having high concern, since it creates the threats to all leaving organisms of existence. Industrial sewages have not only polluted the main stream lines of water, also the ground level water is having serious contaminations. Heavy metal ions are the pollutants which are not degradable and can be accumulated on living things ultimately the excess accumulation results into the serious concerns. Therefore, it is necessary to develop the sensors which can detect the heavy metal ions up to its maximum contamination limits. Conducting polymers are the materials which possess large application spectra. This investigation reports the electrochemically synthesized polyaniline (PANI) for modification of glassy carbon electrode (GCE). Ethylenediamine (EDA) – chelating ligand used for the modification of polyaniline so as to inculcate the selectivity toward copper ions Cu (II). The electrochemical cyclic voltammetry (CV) was used for the study of redox characteristics of PANI and influen...

Copolymers of polyaniline and poly-o-toluidine: Electrochemical synthesis and characterization

In the present study we have reported Electrochemical polymerization of poly(Aniline) (PANI), Poly(O-Toluidine) (POT) and poly(Aniline-co-O-Toluidine) (PAOT) copolymers. Electrochemical Synthesis of PANI, POT and Poly(Aniline-co-O-Toluidine) was done by using Cyclic Voltammetry technique. The morphological study done by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) which shows that formation of uniform granular structure and topographic changes in each respective thin film. Spectroscopic characterization was done by FTIR spectroscopy. The FT-IR study revealed the formation of PANI/POT/Poly(Aniline co O-Toluidine) with a absorption band are reported. For structural information done by X-ray diffraction(XRD) Characterization.In the present study we have reported Electrochemical polymerization of poly(Aniline) (PANI), Poly(O-Toluidine) (POT) and poly(Aniline-co-O-Toluidine) (PAOT) copolymers. Electrochemical Synthesis of PANI, POT and Poly(Aniline-co-O-Toluidine) was done by using Cyclic Voltammetry technique. The morphological study done by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) which shows that formation of uniform granular structure and topographic changes in each respective thin film. Spectroscopic characterization was done by FTIR spectroscopy. The FT-IR study revealed the formation of PANI/POT/Poly(Aniline co O-Toluidine) with a absorption band are reported. For structural information done by X-ray diffraction(XRD) Characterization.

Spectroscopic investigations upon 100MeV oxygen ions irradiation on polyaniline and poly-o-toluidine

Conducting polymers are the materials been extensively studied in the field of organic devise applications. The extended π-orbital which enables electron to move from one to another end of polymer made it flexible in tailoring different properties and therefore are known to be the considerably attractive materials. Here in this report Polyaniline (PANI) and Poly-o-toluidine (PoT) the derivative of PANI where one hydrogen atom of main polymer chain is substituted with the methyl group are studied upon irradiation with 100MeV oxygen ions irradiation at different fluences. PANI and PoT consist of interesting properties viz. electrochemical and optical properties, moderate conductivity, as well as environmental stability, may be applicable to the chemical sensing applications. Swift Heavy Ions (SHI) irradiation is the exclusively applied tool in detrimental modifications of solid materials. The effects of SHI irradiation on PANI and PoT were studied using UV – Vis spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. The band gap studies were done with Tauc plot calculations.Conducting polymers are the materials been extensively studied in the field of organic devise applications. The extended π-orbital which enables electron to move from one to another end of polymer made it flexible in tailoring different properties and therefore are known to be the considerably attractive materials. Here in this report Polyaniline (PANI) and Poly-o-toluidine (PoT) the derivative of PANI where one hydrogen atom of main polymer chain is substituted with the methyl group are studied upon irradiation with 100MeV oxygen ions irradiation at different fluences. PANI and PoT consist of interesting properties viz. electrochemical and optical properties, moderate conductivity, as well as environmental stability, may be applicable to the chemical sensing applications. Swift Heavy Ions (SHI) irradiation is the exclusively applied tool in detrimental modifications of solid materials. The effects of SHI irradiation on PANI and PoT were studied using UV – Vis spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. The band...