The disclosed invention relates to an amperometric gas sensor for measuring the concentration of an analyte, comprising: a solid support; and a working electrode in contact with the solid support; wherein the analyte comprises a dopant which when in contact with the solid support increases the elect
The disclosed invention relates to an amperometric gas sensor for measuring the concentration of an analyte, comprising: a solid support; and a working electrode in contact with the solid support; wherein the analyte comprises a dopant which when in contact with the solid support increases the electrical conductivity of the solid support. A sterilization process employing the amperometric gas sensor is disclosed.
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1. A method for determining a concentration of an analyte in an enclosed space using an amperometric gas sensor, the method comprising: placing the amperometric gas sensor in the enclosed space, the amperometric gas sensor consisting essentially of:a solid support configured as an insulator prior to
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A method for determining a concentration of an analyte in an enclosed space using an amperometric gas sensor, the method comprising: placing the amperometric gas sensor in the enclosed space, the amperometric gas sensor consisting essentially of:a solid support configured as an insulator prior to being contacted by the analyte and configured for diffusion of the analyte therethrough, the solid support consisting essentially of one or more ionicallv and electrically non-conductive polymers and optionally one or more non-conductive fillers, the solid support further configured to increase in electrical conductivity when in contact with the analyte;a working electrode in contact with the solid support; and a reference electrode positioned on and in contact with the solid support, the reference electrode spaced apart and ionically and electrically insulated from the working electrode prior to the solid support being contacted by the analyte;flowing the analyte in the enclosed space in contact with the sensor, whereby the analyte increases the electrical conductivity of the solid support; and determining the concentration of the analyte in the enclosed space using the amperometric gas sensor. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the analyte comprises an oxidizing gas or a reducing gas. 3. The method of claim 1 wherein the analyte comprises vaporous hydrogen peroxide, ethylene oxide, ozone, or a mixture of two or more thereof. 4. The method of claim 1 wherein the analyte comprises vaporous hydrogen peroxide. 5. The method of claim 1 wherein the analyte comprises hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen sulfite, ammonia, carbon monoxide, oxalic acid, formic acid, ascorbic acid, phosphorous acid, or a mixture of two or more thereof. 6. The method of claim 1 wherein the pressure in the enclosed space is atmospheric pressure. 7. The method of claim 1 wherein the absolute pressure in the enclosed space is in the range from about 1 to about 2 atmospheres. 8. The method of claim 1 wherein the pressure in the enclosed space is below atmospheric pressure. 9. The method of claim 1 wherein the one or more ionically and electrically non-conductive polymers comprises poly (ethylene terephthalate), poly (ethylene oxide), polyvinylidenefluoride, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene-napthlate, polyphenylenesulfide, polycarbonate, polytetrafluoroethylene, polypropylene oxide, acrylic resin, polystyrene, poly(styrene-acrylonitrile), poly(acrylnitrile-butadiene-styrene), polyvinyl chloride, chlorinated polyether, poly(chlorotrifluoro ethylene), or a mixture of two or more thereof. 10. The method of claim 9 wherein the analyte comprises an oxidizing gas or a reducing gas. 11. The method of claim 9 wherein the analyte comprises vaporous hydrogen peroxide, ethylene oxide, ozone, or a mixture of two or more thereof. 12. The method of claim 9 wherein the wherein the analyte comprises vaporous hydrogen peroxide. 13. The method of claim 9 wherein the analyte comprises hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen sulfite, ammonia, methane, ethane, propane, butane, carbon monoxide, oxalic acid, formic acid, ascorbic acid, phosphorous acid, or a mixture of two or more thereof. 14. The method of claim 1 wherein the one or more ionically and electrically non-conductive polymers comprises poly (ethylene terephthalate). 15. The method of claim 14 wherein the analyte comprises an oxidizing gas or a reducing gas. 16. The method of claim 14 wherein the analyte comprises vaporous hydrogen peroxide, ethylene oxide, ozone, or a mixture of two or more thereof. 17. The method of claim 14 wherein the wherein the analyte comprises vaporous hydrogen peroxide. 18. The method of claim 14 wherein the analyte comprises hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen sulfite, ammonia, methane, ethane, propane, butane, carbon monoxide, oxalic acid, formic acid, ascorbic acid, phosphorous acid, or a mixture of two or more thereof. 19. A method for determining a concentration of an analyte in an enclosed space using an amperometric gas sensor, the method comprising: placing the amperometric gas sensor in the enclosed space, the amperometric gas sensor consisting essentially of:a solid support configured as an insulator prior to being contacted by the analyte and configured for diffusion of the analyte therethrough, the solid support consisting essentially of one or more non-conductive polymers and optionally one or more non-condutive fillers, the solid support further configured to increase in electrical conductivity when in contact with the analyte, the one or more non-conductive polymers comprising poly (ethylene terephthalate), poly (ethylene oxide), polyvinylidenefluoride, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene-napthlate, polyphenylenesulfide, polycarbonate, polytetrafluoroethylene, polypropylene oxide, acrylic resin, polystyrene, poly(styrene-acrylonitrile), poly(acrylnitrile-butadiene-styrene), polyvinyl chloride, chlorinated polyether, poly(chlorotrifluoro ethylene), or a mixture of two or more thereof; a working electrode in contact with the solid support; and a reference electrode positioned on and in contact with the solid support, the reference electrode spaced apart and insulated from the working electrode prior to the solid support being contacted by the analyte;flowing the analyte in the enclosed space in contact with the sensor, whereby the analyte increases the electrical conductivity of the solid support; and determining the concentration of the analyte in the enclosed space using the amperometric gas sensor. 20. The method of claim 19 wherein the one or more non-conductive polymers comprises poly (ethylene terephthalate).
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