Improved methods of manufacturing highly sensitive and selective electrochemical biosensors are provided. The method may comprise washing the nanowell array electrodes of the biosensors with ferricyanide, preferably potassium ferricyanide. The method may also comprise washing the electrodes of the biosensors with methylene blue (i.e., methylthioninium chloride), either in addition to the ferricyanide and/or H2SO4 washing steps, or without the ferricyanide and/or H.sub.2SO.sub.4 washing steps.

Improved methods of manufacturing highly sensitive and selective electrochemical biosensors are provided. The method may comprise washing the nanowell array electrodes of the biosensors with ferricyanide, preferably potassium ferricyanide. The method may also comprise washing the electrodes of the biosensors with methylene blue (i.e., methylthioninium chloride), either in addition to the ferricyanide and/or H2SO4 washing steps, or without the ferricyanide and/or H.sub.2SO.sub.4 washing steps.

A self-vibrating pH probe comprise a housing containing an electronic assembly to which is coupled a vibration source element so that at least a portion of vibrations caused by the vibration source element propagate to the electronic assembly, the vibration source element being controllable for at least on/off operation. The self-vibrating pH probe further comprising a pH probe member having a probe tip at a first end, the probe member extending from the housing and mechanically and electrically coupled by a second end to the electronic assembly so that at least a portion of vibrations propagating to the electronic assembly further propagate to the probe tip; and further including a processor coupled to the electronic assembly for coordinating operation of the vibration source element and operation of the pH probe member.

This disclosure relates to improved devices, systems and methods for detecting and measuring oxidizing compounds in test fluids. Certain embodiments include a measurement device configured to apply a constant current to the test fluid and measure a reference voltage indicating an electrochemical potential at which electrolysis occurs in the test fluid. The measurement device is further configured to measure a second voltage indicating an oxidizing potential of the test fluid, and to calculate an oxidizer concentration measurement indicating the concentration of the oxidizing compound in the test fluid based on a voltage difference between the reference voltage and the second voltage.

A sensing platform for continuous water resource monitoring by electrochemical detection and solution parameter correction is provided. The sensing platform employs a solid-state electrolyte three-electrode cell, creating a high ionic strength environment within the solid-state electrolyte membrane, which is in ion exchange equilibria with the sampled solution. This device may be used as a standalone sensor in environments where the water parameters (pH temperature, and ionic strength) are controlled, or in concert with compensation sensors where water parameters are not controlled.

A sensing platform for continuous water resource monitoring by electrochemical detection and solution parameter correction is provided. The sensing platform employs a solid-state electrolyte three-electrode cell, creating a high ionic strength environment within the solid-state electrolyte membrane, which is in ion exchange equilibria with the sampled solution. This device may be used as a standalone sensor in environments where the water parameters (pH temperature, and ionic strength) are controlled, or in concert with compensation sensors where water parameters are not controlled.

A residual chlorine meter for measuring the concentration of residual chlorine in sample water includes an indicator electrode and a counter electrode to be immersed in the sample water and a controller that measures the concentration of residual chlorine in the sample water based on a diffusion current flowing between the indicator electrode and the counter electrode in a case in which a voltage is applied between the indicator electrode and the counter electrode. The controller detects a degree of deterioration of a replaceable component of the residual chlorine meter based on a motor current, flowing through a motor that rotates the indicator electrode in the sample water, and/or the diffusion current.

A sealing assembly for forming a liquid-tight seal around a component is provided. The sealing assembly includes an end cover, a sleeve, a gasket, and a sealing clamp. Provided is also a holder that cooperates with an end cover of the sealing assembly to maintain the component and sealing assembly in a generally horizontal position for a period of time.

A water quality measurement device (100) includes a flow channel (130), an ion sensor having a responsive film portion whose surface is disposed in the flow channel (130), a glass-electrode-type sensor having a glass electrode whose surface is disposed in the flow channel (130), a drive section (115), a first opening-closing section, and a second opening-closing section. When a storage condition is satisfied, the water quality measurement device (100) puts the first opening-closing section in a first closed state and puts the second opening-closing section in a second closed state, thereby producing a state in which the surface of the responsive film portion and the surface of the glass electrode are present in a common closed space (135) whereby the closed space (135) is put in a wet state without the surface of the responsive film portion being immersed in the liquid.

A water quality measurement device (100) includes a flow channel (130), an ion sensor having a responsive film portion whose surface is disposed in the flow channel (130), a glass-electrode-type sensor having a glass electrode whose surface is disposed in the flow channel (130), a drive section (115), a first opening-closing section, and a second opening-closing section. When a storage condition is satisfied, the water quality measurement device (100) puts the first opening-closing section in a first closed state and puts the second opening-closing section in a second closed state, thereby producing a state in which the surface of the responsive film portion and the surface of the glass electrode are present in a common closed space (135) whereby the closed space (135) is put in a wet state without the surface of the responsive film portion being immersed in the liquid.