Abstract
A non-reversible solid-state ammonia sensor based on formation of indophenol blue has been developed. A new optimised reaction conditions found for Berthelot's reaction allow the sensor to respond to dissolved ammonia in ambient conditions at a much faster reaction rate than previously known. This solid-state colorimetric sensor reaches maximum colour intensity in ∼3 min at room temperature (∼20 °C) and responds linearly to ammonia between 1 and 10 ppm. A semi-automatic imaging system that consists of a black and white digital camera illuminated by red, green and blue LEDs was developed to measure the sensor responses.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 12-17 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical |
| Volume | 98 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ammonia detection
- Berthelot's reaction
- Colorimetric method
- Disposable sensor
- Optical sensor
- Solid-state ammonia sensor
- Water monitoring