Abstract:
A cathodic material for use in an electrochemical sensor comprising: a carbonaceous material and an oxygen reduction catalyst associated with the carbonaceous material; and wherein the cathodic material does not materially exhibit catalytic activity for the oxidation of carbon monoxide. Associated electrochemical sensors may include an anode and cathode that are disposed upon the same or opposite sides of an ion exchange membrane and/or exposed to the same or different gaseous environments.
Abstract:
An electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor that is optionally tankless and/or reservoir free for use in a gas/fire detector having a housing for containing a micro electrode assembly therein, and a micro electrode assembly which includes an anode, a cathode and an ion conducting membrane, wherein the ion conducting membrane permits ion transport between the anode and the cathode, and wherein the ion conducting membrane prevents electron conduction between the anode and the cathode, and further wherein the ion conducting membrane comprises at least one of an acid doped polybenzimidazole, an acid doped polypyridylbenzimidazole, a protic ionic liquid doped polybenzimidazole, a protic ionic liquid doped sulfonated polyimide, and combinations thereof.