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Electroanalytical applications of screen-printable surfactant-induced sol-gel graphite composites
Assignee: University of Puerto Rico System
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Filing: 1998-10-29
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Granted: 2001-05-15
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Expires: 2018-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A process for preparing sol-gel graphite composite electrodes is presented. This process preferably uses the surfactant bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate (AOT) and eliminates the need for a cosolvent, an acidic catalyst, a cellulose binder and a thermal curing step from prior art processes. Fabrication of screen-printed electrodes by this process provides a simple approach for electroanalytical applications in aqueous and nonaqueous solvents. Examples of applications for such composite electrodes produced from this process include biochemical sensors such as disposable, single-use glucose sensors and ligand modified composite sensors for metal ion sensitive sensors.
Inventors
- 👤 Ana R. Guadalupe
- 👤 Yizhu Guo
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:00
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/26; G01N27/28; G01N27/30; G01N27/308; C; C12; C12Q; C12Q1/00; C12Q1/001; G01N27/327; G01N27/3271
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A method for preparing a surfactant-induced, sol-gel graphite composite electrode, said method comprising the steps of: mixing an aqueous solution of the surfactant with a silane or a siloxane to obtain a clear and homogeneous sol solution, wherein said mixing is performed in the absence of a co-solvent, a catalyst, or a cellulose binder; mixing said sol solution with graphite powder to form a uniform and free-flowing paste; and applying said paste onto a substrate to form at least one electrode; wherein a thermal curing process step is not required.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
A method for preparing a surfactant-induced, sol-gel graphite composite electrode, said method comprising the steps of: mixing an aqueous solution of the surfactant with a silane or a siloxane to obtain a clear and homogeneous sol solution, wherein said mixing is performed in the absence of a co-solvent, a catalyst, or a cellulose binder; mixing said sol solution with graphite powder to form a uniform and free-flowing paste; and applying said paste onto a substrate to form at least one electrode; wherein a thermal curing process step is not required.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the graphite powder is mixed with a buffer solution or an alcohol solution containing a modifier or recognition entity for an analyte, wherein said modifier or recognition entity is chosen according to the analyte to be determined, and dried prior to being mixed with the sol solution.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein the buffer solution or alcohol solution comprises ferrocene and glucose oxidase.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein the alcohol solution is an ethanol solution.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is PVC, a ceramic, a metal, or a glass.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the silane or siloxane is tetramethyl orthosilicate, methyltrimethoxysilane, tetraethoxysilane, or methyltriethoxysilane, and the surfactant is surfactant bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate, octylphenol ethylene oxide condensate, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, or sodium dodecylsulfate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 6 , wherein the siloxane is tetramethylorthosilicate and the surfactant is surfactant bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the paste is applied onto the substrate to form at least one electrode by screen printing.
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