Abstract
A fiber optic intrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometric (IFPI) chemical sensor was developed by fine-polishing a thin layer of polycrystalline nanoporous MFI zeolite synthesized on the cleaved endface of a single mode fiber. The sensor operated by monitoring the optical thickness changes of the zeolite thin film caused by the adsorption of organic molecules into the zeolite channels. The optical thickness of the zeolite thin film was measured by white light interferometry. Using methanol, 2-propanol, and toluene as the model chemicals, it was demonstrated that the zeolite IPFI sensor could detect dissolved organics in water with high sensitivity.
Recommended Citation
N. Liu et al., "Nanoporous Zeolite Thin Film-Based Fiber Intrinsic Fabry-Perot Interferometric Sensor for Detection of Dissolved Organics in Water," Sensors, Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI), Jan 2006.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.3390/s6080835
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Sponsor(s)
United States. Department of Energy
A Consortium for Environmental Education and Technology Development (WERC)
Keywords and Phrases
Dissolved Organics; Fiber Chemical Sensor; White Light Interferometry; Zeolites
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1424-8220
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2006 Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2006
