NITRIC OXIDE SENSOR
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1. A composition for measuring nitric oxide levels, the composition comprising ruthenium oxide nanoparticles, an electrically conductive powder, and a hydrophobic oil.
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Abstract
Electrodes comprising ruthenium oxide nanoparticles are disclosed. The ruthenium oxide nanoparticles are located within the electrode or as a coating thereon. The electrode is especially suited for measuring the presence and/or concentration of nitric oxide in a sample.
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- 1. A composition for measuring nitric oxide levels, the composition comprising ruthenium oxide nanoparticles, an electrically conductive powder, and a hydrophobic oil.
- 6. An electrode capable of detecting low levels of nitric oxide, the electrode comprising ruthenium oxide nanoparticles.
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14. A method for modifying an electrode to detect low levels of nitric oxide, the method comprising:
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providing an electrode and an acid solution, the acid solution comprising a ruthenium salt; immersing the electrode in the acid solution; and cycling the potential of the acid solution between a first potential and a second potential for a period of time to form a coating comprising ruthenium oxide nanoparticles on the electrode. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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- 20. An electrode capable of detecting low levels of nitric oxide, the electrode having a first coating thereon, the first coating comprising poly(ethylenedioxythiophene).
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23. A method for detecting low concentrations of nitric oxide in a sample, the method comprising:
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providing an electrode comprising ruthenium oxide nanoparticles; and using the electrode to detect low concentrations of nitric oxide in a sample. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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