Mass-producible disposable needle-type ion-selective electrodes for plant research.

ABSTRACT: Easily mass-producible needle-type Na⁺ and K⁺ ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) were developed for the direct and indirect measurement of Na⁺ and K⁺ ion concentrations in live plants. A polyimide strip with a silver layer on one side and Ag/AgCl formed at one end was used to construct two types of ISEs. For the type I ISE, an electrolyte layer was formed on the layer of silver and Ag/AgCl, which was then covered with a protecting layer. Subsequently, an ion-selective membrane (ISM) was formed at the truncated end with Ag/AgCl. For the type II ISE, a syringe needle was used as a container and an ISM was formed at the sharp end. Then, the polyimide strip with Ag/AgCl at one end was inserted and an electrolyte solution was injected to complete the ISE

SUBMITTER: Miah MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9072120 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature