Chemical Synthesis of Polycarbazole (PCz), modification and pH sensor application

Bhavana Gupta, Rajiv Prakash, Ambrose Melvin

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Abstract

Synthesis of Polycarbazole (PCz) is reported using anhydrous ferric chloride as an oxidizing agents. A comparative study of chemically synthesized PCz with electrochemically synthesized is also made. A composite of PCz and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) containing 20% PVC by weight is synthesized and used for the development of solid state pH electrode. The composite was synthesized to improve mechanical strength, stability, and restrict solubility. The pH sensor response is found to be reversible and linear in the pH range 5-10 with sensitivity 35±2mV/pH. PCz and PVC (20 wt%) based pH sensors show potential applications in development of pH transducers based sensors/biosensors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 6th International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST 2012
Pages365-369
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 6th International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST 2012 - Kolkata, India
Duration: 18 Dec 201221 Dec 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST
ISSN (Print)2156-8065
ISSN (Electronic)2156-8073

Conference

Conference2012 6th International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST 2012
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityKolkata
Period18/12/1221/12/12

Keywords

  • Polycarbazole
  • chemical synthesis
  • pH sensor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Signal Processing
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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