Abstract
The realization of a standard chemical or ion-selective electrode in a thick film (T-F) or ‘hybrid’ form is not merely an engineering exercise. Many problems, both chemical and physical in nature, have to be solved. A general guide for the development of hybrid devices is contained in four basic questions:
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How do T-F methods of deposition affect the sensing materials, i.e. will there be any change in morphology or chemical composition, and if so, how can this be remedied?
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Can the sensing material, normally an ionic conductor, be interfaced successfully with an electronic conductor? Most ion-selective materials (ISMs) are conventionally used as membranes and electrical connection is via a solution phase. A solid back contact poses questions of reversibility and hence stability.
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Will the active surface of the sensor withstand the relatively high temperatures used in the T-F deposition process?
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Has the ISM the physical requirements necessary for planar structures, e.g. a thermal expansion coefficient compatible with that of the substrate over the required temperature range? Is the chemical polarity of the material compatible with that of standard encapsulants?
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Belford, R.E., Kelly, R.G., Owen, A.E. (1988). Thick film devices. In: Edmonds, T.E. (eds) Chemical Sensors. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-9154-1_11
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