Probing the internal contacts of all solid-state polymeric ion sensors

这项研究的结果将使坚固可靠的全固态聚合物离子传感器的开发成为可能。这些传感器将有助于解决土壤盐分和酸度等重大环境问题，并可能为新的令人兴奋的分析应用铺平道路，例如用于体内使用的微型植入式传感器、微流体学和法医学、单血滴临床分析仪、用于潜水海洋分析仪的坚固固体接触离子传感器等。

The results of this research will enable the development of robust and reliable all solid-state polymeric ion sensors. These sensors will enable solutions to significant environmental problems such as soil salinity and acidity, and may pave the way for new and exciting analytical applications, e.g., miniaturized implantable sensors for in-vivo use, microfluidics and Forensic Science, single blood droplet clinical analyzers, rugged solid contact ion sensors for use in submersible oceanographic analyzers, etc. The research will develop a unique in-situ neutron reflectometry technique for the study of electrochemical interfaces, providing scientific opportunities for the new Australian Replacement Research Reactor.