A chemically modified solid-state sensor for magnesium(ii) ions and esomeprazole magnesium potentiometric assay

Abstract

The use of electrochemical sensors offers a simple, affordable solution with great reliability. Magnesium is a mineral that the body requires to function properly. It encourages preserving a stable pulse, strong bones, and healthy blood pressure. Herein, a novel ion-selective electrode using esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate as an ion-association complex was developed for magnesium(II) ion determination in mineral water, drug substances, and pharmaceutical formulations. The electrode response was optimized in terms of plasticizer type, ion exchanger concentration, and membrane composition. To find the best sensor combination, the initial optimization research was performed using eight different sensors. A membrane containing 20% esomeprazole magnesium trihydrate, 36% carbon, and 44% o-Nitrophenyl Octyl Ether (NPOE) as a plasticizer yielded the best potentiometric response. The developed sensor demonstrated a Nernstian response with a slope of 29.93 ± 0.1 mV per decade in the concentration range of 1.41 × 10⁻⁵ mol L⁻¹ to 1 × 10⁻² mol L⁻¹. Within a pH range of 5–8, it had a low detection limit of 4.13 × 10⁻⁶ mol L⁻¹. When compared to the official method, there are no statistically significant differences.