The realisation of an opto-chemical ammonia sensor suitable for personal monitoring tasks is described, comprising a cyanine dye immobilised in a microporous glass thin film. The fabrication of sensor platforms incorporating embossed grating couplers provides a compact optical design with effective waveguiding characteristics, resulting in reversible ammonia sensitivity in the 5-100 ppm range in under 2 min. Cross-sensitivity of sensor response with water and other potential interferents is considered.
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