Volume 26, Issue 6 p. 1121-1131
Review

Chemical Modification of Polymer Ion-Selective Membrane Electrode Surfaces

Marcin Pawlak

Marcin Pawlak

University of Geneva, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, 30 Quai Ernest Ansermet, 1211 Geneve 4, Switzerland

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Eric Bakker

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Eric Bakker

University of Geneva, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, 30 Quai Ernest Ansermet, 1211 Geneve 4, Switzerland

University of Geneva, Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, 30 Quai Ernest Ansermet, 1211 Geneve 4, Switzerland===Search for more papers by this author
First published: 23 January 2014
Citations: 32

Abstract

Membrane/sample interactions play a crucial role in the biomedical application of ion selective electrodes (ISEs). Modulation of membrane surface properties can be used as a way to enhance biocompatibility and in fabrication of biosensors through biomolecules immobilization. This review discusses advances in methods and materials used for the surface modifications of polymeric ion-selective membranes in view of their applications in clinical diagnostics.