Periplaneta americana Linn (Blattodea: Blattidae) as source of chitin component of metal sensor

Creator

Elmer Rico E. Mojica, University of the Philippines Los BanosFollow
Jose Maria Vito P. Palafox, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

4-2004

Abstract

Chitin was extracted from Periplaneta americana and used as a component of a metal sensor, which was then able to electrochemically detect the presence of lead ions (Pb²⁺). The sensor with chitin from the cockroach wing generated a higher signal than that with chitin from the parts of the insect body.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

18

Issue

1

Page

90-93

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Physical Description

illustration; graphs

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Mojica, Elmer Rico E. and Palafox, Jose Maria Vito P., "Periplaneta americana Linn (Blattodea: Blattidae) as source of chitin component of metal sensor" (2004). Journal Article. 5587.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5587

En – AGROVOC descriptors

PERIPLANETA AMERICANA; BLATTIDAE; INSECTA; CHITIN; LEAD; SENSORS