scholarly journals A Multifunctional Microgripper Capable of Simultaneous Single Cell Manipulation and Associated Ion Sensing

2012 ◽  
Vol 1463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael Daunton ◽  
Andrew J. Gallant ◽  
Ritu Kataky ◽  
David Wood

ABSTRACTThe successful modification of the tips of a cellular microgripper into ion selective electrodes capable of sensing calcium ions at concentrations as low as 8x10-5 M is described. The modification involves applying the process of adding the components of all solid state ion selective electrodes. Specifically, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) is added to a gold electrode protruding from the microgripper tip; this is then coated with a poly(vinyl chloride) PVC based calcium selective membrane. Excellent Nernstian response was observed from our devices, with calibration slopes of 29.5 ± 2.5 mV/dec.

The Analyst ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 119 (9) ◽  
pp. 1985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Bobacka ◽  
Mary McCarrick ◽  
Andrzej Lewenstam ◽  
Ari Ivaska

Chemosensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Ville Yrjänä ◽  
Indrek Saar ◽  
Mihkel Ilisson ◽  
Sandip A. Kadam ◽  
Ivo Leito ◽  
...  

Solid-contact ion-selective electrodes with carbazole-derived ionophores were prepared. They were characterized as acetate sensors, but can be used to determine a number of carboxylates. The potentiometric response characteristics (slope, detection limit, selectivity, and pH sensitivity) of sensors prepared with different membrane compositions (ionophore, ionophore concentration, anion exchanger concentration, and plasticizer) were evaluated. The results show that for the macrocyclic ionophores, a larger cavity provided better selectivity. The sensors exhibited modest selectivity for acetate but good selectivity for benzoate. The carbazole-derived ionophores effectively decreased the interference from lipophilic anions, such as bromide, nitrate, iodide, and thiocyanate. The selectivity, detection limit, and linear range were improved by choosing a suitable plasticizer and by reducing the ionophore and anion exchanger concentrations. The influence of the electrode body’s material upon the composition of the plasticized poly(vinyl chloride) membrane, and thus also upon the sensor characteristics, was also studied. The choice of materials for the electrode body significantly affected the characteristics of the sensors.


The Analyst ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 111 (6) ◽  
pp. 611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajedah A. H. Khalil ◽  
G. J. Moody ◽  
J. D. R. Thomas ◽  
Jose L. F. C. Lima

The Analyst ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 113 (6) ◽  
pp. 895 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur K. Covington ◽  
Howard Grey ◽  
Patricia M. Kelly ◽  
Kenneth I. Kinnear ◽  
Joyce C. Lockhart

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