Qiang Chen , Yi Cai , Tianyu Jiang , Qing Chen , Jianhua Wang , Yong Zhao
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Abstract
Double-hole optical fiber (DHF) exhibits considerable potential for sensing applications due to its distinctive structural characteristics. In this study, a Sagnac interference (SI) optical fiber sensor based on a corroded DHF shows high refractive index (RI) sensitivity, allowing for the detection of copper ions, Cu(II), at very low concentrations. The dependence of DHF corrosion on the birefringence and RI sensitivity are investigated by the optical simulation. Experimental results illustrate that the RI sensitivity reaches 3267 nm/RIU within the range of 1.3333–1.3743, exhibiting good linearity. A chitosan derivative (CSD) with ion-imprinted (IIM) treatment is coated on the surface of the corroded DHF for Cu(II) detection. It is demonstrated that within the concentration range of Cu(II) from 10−15 to 10−6 M, both the maximum and average sensitivities can reach 12.08 × 109 and 129.96 nm/μM, respectively, without interference from other metal ions or temperature (25.3–44.0 ℃). The proposed corroded DHF sensor is a good candidate for RI and Cu(II) concentration detection due to its simple structure, high sensitivity, and selectivity.
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Sensors & Actuators, B: Chemical is an international journal focused on the research and development of chemical transducers. It covers chemical sensors and biosensors, chemical actuators, and analytical microsystems. The journal is interdisciplinary, aiming to publish original works showcasing substantial advancements beyond the current state of the art in these fields, with practical applicability to solving meaningful analytical problems. Review articles are accepted by invitation from an Editor of the journal.