Dr Libu Manjakkal L.Manjakkal@napier.ac.uk
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X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic and electrochemical impedance spectroscopic analysis of RuO2-Ta2O5 thick film pH sensors
Manjakkal, Libu; Cvejin, Katarina; Kulawik, Jan; Zaraska, Krzysztof; Socha, Robert P.; Szwagierczak, Dorota
Authors
Katarina Cvejin
Jan Kulawik
Krzysztof Zaraska
Robert P. Socha
Dorota Szwagierczak
Abstract
The paper reports on investigation of the pH sensing mechanism of thick film RuO2-Ta2O5 sensors by using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Interdigitated conductimetric pH sensors were screen printed on alumina substrates. The microstructure and elemental composition of the films were examined by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy. The XPS studies revealed the presence of Ru ions at different oxidation states and the surface hydroxylation of the sensing layer increasing with increasing pH. The EIS analysis carried out in the frequency range 10 Hz–2 MHz showed that the electrical parameters of the sensitive electrodes in the low frequency range were distinctly dependent on pH. The charge transfer and ionic exchange occurring at metal oxide-solution interface were indicated as processes responsible for the sensing mechanism of thick film RuO2-Ta2O5 pH sensors.
Citation
Manjakkal, L., Cvejin, K., Kulawik, J., Zaraska, K., Socha, R. P., & Szwagierczak, D. (2016). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic and electrochemical impedance spectroscopic analysis of RuO2-Ta2O5 thick film pH sensors. Analytica Chimica Acta, 931, 47-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2016.05.012
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | May 11, 2016 |
Online Publication Date | Jun 7, 2016 |
Publication Date | 2016-08 |
Deposit Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
Journal | Analytica Chimica Acta |
Print ISSN | 0003-2670 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 931 |
Pages | 47-56 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2016.05.012 |
Keywords | Spectroscopy; Environmental Chemistry; Biochemistry; Analytical Chemistry |
Public URL | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2890985 |
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