Exploring host-guest chemistry on surfaces for electrochemical monitoring of soil ions

监测土壤离子对保持土壤健康和质量具有重要意义。我们的目标是将主客体化学与电极表面结合起来，制造出能够感知和检测与土壤化学有关的离子的装置。具体来说，客体分子，如有机和无机离子是感兴趣的，将使用装饰有宿主的电极来检测。电化学方法将用于量化和区分水介质和土壤径流中的离子，并将允许现场测量。这些技术的未来应用领域包括农业和环境监测与管理。参与该项目的HQP将获得有机合成、表面化学和电化学方面的专业知识，以改善农业和环境实践。

Monitoring soil ions is of importance in order to maintain good soil health and quality. We aim to combine host-guest chemistry with electrode surfaces to fabricate devices capable of sensing and detecting ions related to soil chemistry. Specifically, the guest molecules, such as organic and inorganic ions are of interest and will be detected using electrodes decorated with hosts. Electrochemical methods will be used to quantify and differentiate ions in aqueous media and soil runoffs, and will allow for in-field measurements. The future applications of the developed technologies include agricultural and environmental monitoring and management. 9 HQP involved in the project will gain expertise in organic synthesis, surface chemistry and electrochemistry towards improving agricultural and environmental practices.