Harnessing Poly(ionic liquid)s for Sensing Applications

TL;DR

This paper reviews the emerging field of poly(ionic liquid) sensors, highlighting their diverse applications in detecting solvents, gases, biomolecules, pH, and anions by leveraging their tunable properties.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of current poly(ionic liquid) sensor technologies and their potential for broad sensing applications.

Findings

Poly(ionic liquid) sensors exhibit high tunability and versatility.

Current devices demonstrate effective detection of various analytes.

Poly(ionic liquid) materials combine mechanical robustness with chemical sensitivity.

Abstract

The interest in poly(ionic liquids) for sensing applications are derived from their strong interactions to a variety of analytes. By combining the desirable mechanical properties of polymers with the physical and chemical properties of ILs, new materials can be created. The tunable nature of both ionic liquids and polymers allows for incredible diversity, which is exemplified in their broad applicability. In this article we examine the new field of poly(ionic liquid) sensors by providing a detailed look at the current state-of-the-art sensing devices for solvents, gasses, biomolecules, pH, and anions.