S5-6 Optical[U1] fiber pH sensor based on self-assembled PDDA/PAA nanocoating

Bobo Gu, Ming Jie Yin, Aping Zhang, Jin Wen Qian

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Abstract

A new fiber-optic pH sensor based on a thin-core fiber modal interferometer (TCFMI) with electrostatic self-assembled nanocoating is presented in this paper. By using layer-by-layer (LBL) electrostatic self-assembly technique, polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride (PDDA) and poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) are deposited on the side surface of TCFMI for pH sensing. Quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) is employed to monitor the thickness growth, and the morphology of the nanocoating is characterized by using atomic force microscopy (AFM). A linear, fast, and monotonic response of the sensor in both acidic and alkaline solutions (pH range: 2~10) with resolution of 0.0082 pH unit was experimentally demonstrated. OCIS codes: 060.2310, 060.2370, 060.2340.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIMEKO TC2 Symposium on Photonics in Measurements 2010
Pages30-39
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventIMEKO TC2 Symposium on Photonics in Measurements 2010 - Hangzhou, China
Duration: 13 Sept 201014 Sept 2010

Conference

ConferenceIMEKO TC2 Symposium on Photonics in Measurements 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHangzhou
Period13/09/1014/09/10

Keywords

  • Electrostatic self-assembly
  • Fiber modal interferometer
  • Fiber-optic pH sensor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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