A low pH sensor from an esterified pillar[5]arene

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Jan 25;50(7):852-4. doi: 10.1039/c3cc48637k.

Abstract

An esterified pillar[5]arene has been incorporated into a PVC electrochemical membrane. The resulting pH-responsive sensor functions in the range of pH 1 to 4 in a non-linear manner.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Calixarenes
  • Esterification
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Polyvinyl Chloride / chemistry*
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
  • pillar(5)arene
  • Calixarenes
  • Polyvinyl Chloride