Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is an important indicator of organic pollutants in water bodies. Most of the present testing methods have the disadvantages of having complicated steps, being time-consuming, and using toxic and hazardous substances. In this work, rapid potentiometric detection of chemical oxygen demand (COD) using a portable self-powered sensor chip was successfully developed. The indium tin oxide (ITO) electrode was etched by laser, and the photocatalytic materials TiO2/CuS and Pt were modified onto the photoanode and the cathode to prepare the sensor chip. Based on the principle of photocatalytic degradation, organic pollutants can be oxidized by TiO2/CuS, and the concentration will affect the generated voltage. The quantitative detection of COD in the range of 0.05-50 mg/L can be rapidly achieved within 5 min by a miniature device. Besides good portability and sensitivity, the proposed sensor also has the advantages of environmental friendliness and ease of use, which is an ideal choice for the on-site detection of water pollution.
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