Event Title
Synthesis and Characterization of Sol-Gel Monoliths as Chemiluminescent Sensors
Faculty Mentor
Catrena Lisse
Keywords
Catrena Lisse
Abstract
Sol-gels are porous materials formed through a series of chemical reactions: hydrolysis, condensation, and polymerization using tetramethoxysilane (TMOS) or tetraethoxysilane (TEOS). Sol-gels are often used to protect heat and humidity sensitive biomolecules in order to maintain maximum functionality. Analytical techniques such as UV-Vis or fluorescence spectroscopy are utilized to monitor and analyze the sensitive molecule’s functionality. This project focuses on encapsulating molecules, such as luminol and porphyrins, in TMOS and TEOS gels with the ultimate goal of creating chemiluminescent sensors for medical, industrial, and forensic applications.
Session Name:
Poster Presentation Session #2 - Poster #36
Start Date
4-4-2014 12:15 PM
End Date
4-4-2014 1:00 PM
Location
HSB 3rd Floor Student Commons
Synthesis and Characterization of Sol-Gel Monoliths as Chemiluminescent Sensors
HSB 3rd Floor Student Commons
Sol-gels are porous materials formed through a series of chemical reactions: hydrolysis, condensation, and polymerization using tetramethoxysilane (TMOS) or tetraethoxysilane (TEOS). Sol-gels are often used to protect heat and humidity sensitive biomolecules in order to maintain maximum functionality. Analytical techniques such as UV-Vis or fluorescence spectroscopy are utilized to monitor and analyze the sensitive molecule’s functionality. This project focuses on encapsulating molecules, such as luminol and porphyrins, in TMOS and TEOS gels with the ultimate goal of creating chemiluminescent sensors for medical, industrial, and forensic applications.