Le but de ce travail de thèse a consisté à étudier les propriétés physico-chimiques des verres chalcogénures des systèmes pour pouvoir les utiliser comme les membranes des capteurs chimiques pour le dosage des ions TI⁺ et NA⁺ . D'abord, on a effectué les mesures des propriétés macroscopiques telles que les densités et les températures caractéristiques (Tg, Tc, Tf) et leur analyse selon les compositions des verres. Après, les propriétés de transport ont été étudiés à l'aide de la spectroscopie d'impédance complexe ou par les mesures de la résistivité. Il a été ainsi montré l'effet de cation mixte pour les trois systèmes vitreux avec les ions TI/Ag et le régime de la percolation dans le système NaCl-Ga₂S₃-GeS₂ . Puis, on a réalisé les mesures de diffusion par traceur ¹⁰⁸mAg et ²⁰⁴TI pour le système (TI₂S)ₓ(Ag₂S)₅₀₋ₓ(GeS)₂₅(GeS₂)₂₅. Les résultats ont permis d'expliquer l'effet de cation mixte. Afin de mieux comprendre les phénomènes de transport des systèmes étudiés, diverses études structurales ont été déployées par spectroscopie Raman, diffusion de neutrons et diffraction de rayons X haute énergie. Enfin, la dernière partie de ce travail est entièrement consacrée à la caractérisation de nouveaux capteurs chimiques pour la détection des ions TI⁺ et NA⁺ en solution. Dans le premier cas, les électrodes sélectives aux ions TI⁺ avec les différentes compositions de membrane ont été testées afin de définir la sensibilité, la limite de détection, les coefficients de sélectivité en présence d'ions interférents, la reproductabilité, l'influence de pH. En plus, il était effectué l'échange des traceurs ²⁰⁴TI entre la solution et les verres à base des matrices GeS₂ et Ge₂S₃ pour comprendre et expliquer les différences significatives dans la sensibilité et la limite de détection présentés par les capteurs dont les membranes ont la composition de verre similaire. Dans le deuxième cas, les études montrent l'existence de la sensibilité aux ions NA⁺ donc le développement des capteurs pour le dosage des ions de sodium est possible. / The aim of this thesis was to study the physicochemical properties of the chalcogenide glasses for possibility to use them as the chemical sensor membranes for the quantitative analysis of TI⁺ and NA⁺ ions. Firstly, the measurements of the macroscopic properties such as the densities and the characteristic temperatures (Tg, Tc, Tf) and their analysis according to the glass compositions were carried out. After that, the transport properties were studied through complex impedance conductivity measurements and from dc conductivity measurements. These experiments have shown the mixed cation effect in three chalcogenide glassy systems with TI/Ag ions and the percolation regime in the NaCl-Ga₂S₃-GeS₂ system. Then the silver ¹⁰⁸mAg and thallium ²⁰⁴TI tracer diffusion measurements were carried out for (TI₂S)ₓ(Ag₂S)₅₀₋ₓ(GeS)₂₅(GeS₂)₂₅ system. The result permit to explain the mixed cation effect. In order to better understand the transport phenomena of the studied systems, the various structural studies have been deployed using Raman spectroscopy, neutron diffraction and high energy X-ray diffraction. Finally, the last part of this work is entirely devoted to the characterization of new chemical sensors for detection of TI⁺ and NA⁺ ions in solution. In the first case, the sensors with different membrane compositions were tested for defining the sensitivity, the detection limit, the selectivity coefficients in the presence of interfering ions, the reproductibility, the pH influence. In addition, the ionic exchange with radioactive isotopes ²⁰⁴TI between the solution and the GeS₂ or Ge₂S₃ based glasses was performed for understanding and explaining the significant differences in the sensitivity and the detection limit presented by the sensors whose membranes have the similar glass compositions. In the second case, the studies shows the existence of sensitivity for NA⁺ ions so the development of sensors for the determination of sodium ions is possible.

Ce mémoire est consacré à l'élaboration, au greffage chimique de macrocycles azotés sur des surfaces, le développement des procédés d'élaboration de surfaces sensibles aux ions, l'évaluation de leurs propriétés et la réalisation de prototypes de capteurs chimiques sensibles aux ions. Les macrocycles azotés sont des cyclames sensibles aux ions de métaux de transition et des terpyridines sensibles aux lanthanides. Un capteur sensible à l'ion Fer (III) est réalisé par fonctionnalisation d'un ISFET et de structures de nitrure de silicium/silicium au moyen du greffage de macrocycles azotés de type cyclames sur la surface du dispositif. Un agent de couplage poly(méthylhydrosiloxane) (PMHS) permet cette immobilisation avec une grande efficacité. L'immobilisation d'un dérivé du cyclame (naphtyl-cyclam) sur des surfaces d'or a permis la préparation de capteurs chimiques sensibles aux ions. Les molécules de cyclame ont été déposées sur des électrodes en or par des interactions fortes entre le groupe de naphtyle et la surface d'or. Le film obtenu a été caractérisé en termes de composition, morphologie et propriétés électriques. La conductivité protonique du film naphtyl-cyclam a été mise en évidence par la spectroscopie d'impédance électrochimique (EIS) et la voltampérométrie cyclique (CV). Nous avons montré que l'immobilisation de dérivé de phényl-terpyridine sur des surfaces d'or a permis la préparation des capteurs chimiques sensibles aux ions Gadolinium (III). Les molécules de terpyridine ont été auto-assemblées sur des électrodes en or par des interactions fortes (greffage chimique) avec groupement thiol terminal. Les propriétés électriques de ces interfaces films sensibles/électrolyte sont décrites et des modèles théoriques sont proposés d'après les résultats expérimentaux obtenus par la spectroscopie d'impédance électrochimique / This dissertation is devoted to the elaboration, the chemical grafting of aminated macrocycles on surfaces, the development of elaboration processes of surfaces sensitive to the ions, the evaluation of their properties and the fabrication of prototypes of chemical sensors sensitive to the ions. The aminated macrocycles are cyclames, sensitive to transition metal ions and terpyridines sensitive to lanthanides. A chemical sensor sensitive to iron (III) ion is fabricated by means of the functionalization of an ISFET and of silicon nitride/silicon structures through grafting of aminated macrocycles of the cyclam type on to the surface of the device. The coupling agent poly(methylhydrosiloxane) (PMHS) allows such an immobilization with a high efficiency. The immobilization of a derivative of cyclam (naphtyl-cyclam) on gold surfaces allowed the preparation of chemical sensors sensitive to the ions. The molecule of cyclam was deposited on gold electrodes by strong interactions between the naphtyl group and the gold surface. The film obtained was characterized in terms of composition, morphology and electrical properties. The proton conductivity of the N-MNC film was brought out, for the first time, by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and by cyclic voltammetry (CV). We showed that the immobilization of the phenyl-terpyridine derived on gold surfaces allowed the preparation of the chemical sensors sensitive to gadolinium (III) ions. The molecules of terpyridine were self-assembled on gold electrodes by strong interactions (chemical grafting) with a final thiol group. The electrical properties of these sensitive films/electrolyte are described and theoretical models are proposed from the experimental results obtained by the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

The aim of this study was to prepare thin polymer layers able to give a color change response to oxygen. Thin layers were prepared with different polymers and dyes. The rate of photocatalytic reduction of a dye and the rate of the color change response to oxygen were studied. To verify oxygen sensitivity of a prepared layer, oxygen absorbers were used to create anaerobic conditions. The effect of visible light irradiation on a prepared layer was examined as well. Influence of glycerol content on the kinetics of the photocatalytic reduction and the color change response was studied. Considering both reactions, the glycerol content of 1 % was found to be the most suitable. Methylene blue in prepared layer was reduced 48 s after previous UVA irradiation with intensity of 0,1 mWcm-2. The color change response to oxygen is readily distinguished by the naked eye within 20 minutes.

Orientador: Augusto Batagin Neto / Resumo: Polímeros orgânicos conjugados são considerados materiais de grande relevância para aplicações tecnológicas variadas, principalmente devido às suas propriedades optoeletrônicas únicas e métodos utilizados em sua síntese. Nesse contexto, os derivados de polipirrol (PPy) têm sido amplamente empregados. A grande variabilidade de síntese desse material permite a produção de uma série de derivados com propriedades distintas, permitindo sua aplicação em diversas áreas. Neste trabalho, cálculos de estrutura eletrônica foram realizados para avaliar a influência de grupos laterais nas propriedades estruturais, ópticas, eletrônicas e de reatividade de derivados de PPy, em especial para aplicações como sensores químicos. Os cálculos foram feitos para sistemas oligoméricos aplicando a teoria do funcional da densidade. Estudos de preliminares foram conduzidos utilizando dois funcionais distintos para otimização de geometria e avaliação de propriedades optoeletrônicas. Estudos comparativos da alternância de comprimento de ligação, distribuição espacial e energética dos orbitais de fronteira, gaps eletrônicos, energias de ligação de éxcitons, espectros de absorção óptica, densidade eletrônica de estados e reatividade local foram conduzidos para cada derivado e a influência dos grupos laterais foi discutida em termos de suas propriedades de inserção/retirada de elétrons. Um conjunto de regras simples (equações lineares) foi proposto para a predição de propriedades optoeletrônicas de derivado... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Conjugated organic polymers have been considered interesting materials for varied technological applications, mainly due to their unique optoelectronic properties and variety of methods employed in their synthesis. In this context, polypyrrole (PPy) derivatives have been widely employed. The great versatility of synthesis of this material allows the production of a number of derivatives with distinct properties, allowing their application in several areas. In this report, aiming to guide the design of compounds with specific features, electronic structure calculations were conducted to evaluate the influence of side groups in the structural, optical and electronic properties of PPy derivatives, specially for application in chemical sensors. The calculations were carried out for oligomeric systems in the framework of the density functional theory. Preliminary benchmark studies were conducted by employing two distinct functionals for geometry optimization and evaluation of optoelectronic properties. Comparative studies of the bond length alternation, spatial and energetic distribution of the frontier orbitals, electronic gaps, exciton binding energies, optical absorption spectra, electronic density of states and local reactivity were conducted for each derivative and the influence of the side groups was discussed in terms of their electron donation/withdrawing properties. A set of simple rules (linear equations) was proposed for the prediction of optoelectronic properties of PP... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

Recent improvements in sensor technology and applications can be partly attributed to the advancements in microand nanoscale fabrication processes and discovery of novel materials. The emergence of reliable and inexpensive methods of production of monolayer materials, such as graphene, has revealed the advantageous electronic properties which when utilized in sensory elements can significantly enhance response to the input signal. Hence, graphene-based sensory devices have been widely investigated as the exotic properties of the carbon nanomaterial allow for cost-efficient scalable production of highly sensitive transduction elements. Previous studies have shown successful detection of n-type dopants such as ammonia and low pH solution. As the amine group in amphetamine molecules is known to behave as an electron donor, in this study, graphene conductivity changes in response to exposure to amphetamine salt solutions were investigated.Graphene formed by chemical vapour deposition (CVD) was transferred onto SiO2 substrate with gold electrodes to form a resistive transducer. Observation of large intensity ratio of graphene characteristic 2D and G peaks as well as minimal defect peaks from Raman spectroscopy analysis proved the integrity of the carbon monolayer was maintained. The atomic force microscopy and resistance measurements results showed the storage of these sensory elements in ambient conditions results in adsorption of impurities which considerably influence the electronic properties of graphene. Upon exposure to amphetamine sulfate and amphetamine hydrochloride, conductivity decrease was detected as expected. Signal enhancement by excitation of 470nm light did not show a significant increase in response magnitude. However, the low reliability of sensor response limited further analysis of the chemical sensor signal. Non-selective sensor response to amphetamine can be detected, but improvements in device design are needed to minimize contamination of the graphene surface by ambient impurities and variations in the sensor system. / De senaste förbättringarna i sensorteknik och applikationer kan kopplas till framsteg inom framställningsprocesser berörande mikrooch nanoskala samt upptäckt av nya material. Framväxten av tillförlitliga och billiga produktionsmetoder av monoskiktmaterial, såsom grafen, har avslöjat de fördelaktiga elektroniska egenskaperna som när de används i sensoriska element och förbättrar signalresponsen till inputsignalen. Grafenbaserade sensoriska applicationer har undersökts allteftersom de exotiska egenskaperna hos kolbaserade nanomaterial möjliggör en kostnadseffektiv skalbara produktion av högkänsliga transduktionselement. Tidigare studier har framgångsrikt visat detektion av n-typ substanser såsom ammoniak och låg pH-lösning. Eftersom amingruppen i amfetaminmolekyler är känd för att verka som en elektrondonator, undersöktes i denna studie konduktivitetsändringar i grafen under exponering för amfetaminsaltlösningar.Grafen bildad genom kemisk ångavsättning (CVD) överfördes på Si02-substrat med guldelektroder för att bilda en resistiv omvandlare. Observation av intensitetförhållandet mellan de grafenkarakteristiska 2Doch G-topparna samt minimala defekttoppar från Ramanspektroskopianalysen visade att kolmonolagrets struktur upprätthölls. Resultaten av atomkraftmikroskopi och resistansmätningar visade att lagringen av de sensoriska element i normala omgivningsförhållanden resulterar i adsorption av föroreningar som avsevärt påverkar grafens elektroniska egenskaper. Vid exponering för amfetaminsulfat och amfetaminhydroklorid upptäcktes en förväntad konduktivitetsminskning. Signalförbättring genom excitation av 470nm-ljus visade inte en signifikant ökning av svarstyrkan. Den låga tillförlitligheten hos sensorn begränsade emellertid ytterligare analys av den kemiska sensorsignalen. Sensorns icke-selektiva svar på amfetamin kan detekteras, men förbättringar i enhetens konstruktion behövs för att minimera kontaminering av omgivande föroreningar på grafenytan och variationer i sensorsystemet.

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It is known that organic monolayers on solid surfaces can enable electronic properties that are absent in the bulk of the solid materials. Often, once the organic film come into the contact with a solid surface, the established electronic interaction at their interface remains undisturbed. However, using a redox-active organic monolayer creates the possibility for modulating the extent and the direction of the interfacial charge transfer, establishing a switch at the interface. The theme of this thesis is investigation of the interfacial interaction of different redox states of a molecular switch, phenyl-capped aniline tetramer (PCAT) with iron oxide and graphite surfaces and their potential application in electronic devices. The nucleation and growth of submonolayer films of different oxidation states of PCAT on iron oxide surface was studied. Using atomic force microscopy and scaling island size distribution method the surface diffusion parameters of these islands were evaluated. Using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Raman spectroscopy the changes in these organic monolayers before and after interaction with iron oxide were demonstrated. However, these techniques were unable to provide similar data from the solid surface side of the interface. Instead, we were able to demonstrate the changes in the iron oxide film as a result of interfacial charge transfer using electrical conductivity measurement techniques. Based on this information a microfluidic chemical sensor based on the interface of pencil film and PCAT for quantification of free chlorine in drinking water was constructed. Using XPS and UV-vis spectroscopy it was shown that the interaction the organic monolayer with sodium hypochlorite solution leads to the development of positive charges on the backbone of PCAT. This electrostatic charge can affect the charge transport in the pencil film causing the modulation of electrical conductivity of the film. The presented work demonstrates alternative pathways for the design of novel hybrid electronic devices based on thin molecular film and solid surfaces. / Thesis / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Optimum detergent dosage during a washing process depends on water quality, degree of pollution and quantity of laundry. Particularly, water quality is an important factor. Other parameters like carbonate- or non-carbonate hardness and calcium / magnesium (Ca / Mg) ratio in addition to total hardness of water have an impact on the amount of detergent. This work discusses the possibilities realizing a detergent sensor that measures important parameters for the washing process and assess the ideal necessary amount of detergent during the washing process. The approach is to combine impedance spectroscopy with cyclic voltammetry in order to determine both water quality and concentration of detergent in the suds which build up the basis for an optimum detergent dosage. The results of cyclic voltammetry show that it is possible to identify the Ca / Mg ratio and the carbonate hardness separately, which is necessary for the optimization of the washing process. Impedance measurements identify total hardness and detergent concentrations.

A presente tese trata do desenvolvimento de uma língua eletrônica (LE) e da avaliação de seu uso na detecção de 2-metilisoborneol (MIB), geosmina (GEO) e isoborneol (ISO) em amostras de água. A água abastecida à região metropolitana de São Paulo provém de mananciais, os quais estão sujeitos à ploriferação de algas (eutrofização). Muitas delas podem ser tóxicas e ainda produzir compostos, como MIB e GEO, substâncias reconhecidas por provocar gosto e odor desagradáveis na água que consumimos. De fato, a presença de MIB e GEO na água é uma das maiores fontes de reclamação por parte dos consumidores junto à companhia de saneamento e abastecimento de São Paulo (SABESP). Apesar disso, ainda não existem tecnologias que possam ser aplicadas para a detecção in locu dessas substâncias. A LE usada nesta tese foi baseada em um arranjo de sensores químicos não-específicos, formados por microeletrodos interdigitados de ouro recobertos com filmes poliméricos nanoestruturados depositados pela técnica de automontagem e interrogados sob regime de corrente alternada. A calibração da LE foi realizada com soluções de concentração determinada de GEO, MIB e ISO preparadas em água destilada, mineral e de torneira. Foram avaliadas tanto soluções individuais contendo um único contaminante, quanto misturas contendo MIB e GEO. A resposta elétrica dos sensores (medidas de capacitância), foram interpretadas por análise das componentes principais (PCA) e por lógica Fuzzy, com as quais a LE consegue discriminar as diversas amostras com relativa facilidade e confiabilidade. Dentre as principais observações dessa investigação, notou-se que a LE desenvolvida consegue detectar MIB e GEO em amostras de água reais em concentrações tão baixas quanto 20 ng L-1. Os gráficos de PCA mostram a separação das amostras em clusters relativamente pequenos, bem separados e sem sobreposição. A LE é capaz de identificar de forma direta, a partir de variações na primeira componente principal, variações na razão molar nGEO/nMIB em misturas de MIB e GEO. Em um caso mais próximo da realidade, a LE consegue discriminar com relativa facilidade, amostras de água fornecidas pela SABESP, coletadas do sistema Guarapiranga antes e após a estação de tratamento. As taxas de acerto da LE usando os controladores Fuzzy desenvolvidos são próximas de 100% para a maioria das amostras. A menor taxa de acerto (93,33%) ocorreu com as amostras preparadas em água de torneira. Adicionalmente, nenhuma amostra de água pura foi classificada como contendo algum contaminante, ou seja, não houve falsos positivos. Conclui-se, portanto que a LE desenvolvida, tanto em termos de sensores quanto de análise de dados, apresenta potencial para monitoramento de MIB e GEO nos reservatórios de água, fornecendo em tempo real e in loco informações sobre a qualidade da água provinda da estação de tratamento. A tese também apresenta alguns resultados da preparação de filmes poliméricos com impressão molecular para aplicação em sensores específicos, obtidos durante o estágio na Universidade Autônoma de Barcelona. / Water from São Paulo metropolitan area comes from water reservoirs, which are prone to algae bloom (eutrophication). These algae can be toxic and produce compounds, such as geosmin (GEO) and 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) that give unpleasant taste and odour to the water supplied to consumers. In fact, their presence in water is one of the major complains of consumers to São Paulo\'s water company (SABESP). Despite that, technologies that can be applied for monitoring these substances in real time and in locu are still not available. In this sense, the present thesis work has focused on the development of an electronic tongue system (ET) and evaluate its performance on detecting MIB, GEO and isoborneol (ISO) in water samples. The ET is based on an array of non-specific chemical sensors, which are made of gold interdigitated microelectrodes covered with nanostructured polymeric films deposited via the layer-by-layer technique and interrogated in alternate current regime. The ET calibration was conducted by analyzing distilled, mineral and tap water samples tainted with known concentrations of MIB, GEO and ISO. The samples were solutions with a single tainting compound and solutions containing MIB and GEO mixed together. The sensors\' electrical response (capacitance measurements) was interpreted by principal component analysis (PCA) and Fuzzy logic. Among the main features of this work, the present ET presents a detection limit of about 20 ng L-1 for both tainting compounds. The ET can also discriminate with great easiness and confiability individual and mixture samples. PCA plots show that samples are grouped into relatively small and well-separeted clusters (no overlapping). The ET is also capable of detect, based on changes on the first principal component, changes in the nGEO/nMIB molar ratio of mixed samples. Also, the ET can discriminate with great easiness, water samples supplied by SABESP, collected at Guarapiranga\'s reservoir, before and after the water treatment plant. The influence of the water type on the sensors\' response has little significance when the Fuzzy controller is employed. The ET with the Fuzzy controller presents an excellent performance with very low error rates: 0.25% (distilled water), 5% (mineral water) and 6.66% (tap water). Besides that, Fuzzy logic results can be displayed in simpler plots which ensures easier readings of hit and error rates of the ET. Also, the numeric values (compound concentration) can be replaced by linguistic variables such as proper and improper. Finally, it can be concluded that the ET developed herein, when considering sensor and data analysis, shows a great potential for monitoring MIB and GEO in water reservoirs, providing in real time and in locu information about water quality in treatment stations. This thesis also presents the study on the assembly of molecularly imprinted polymeric films to be used in specific chemical sensors, carried out during the internship at the Universidade Autonoma de Barcelona.

A presente tese trata do desenvolvimento de uma língua eletrônica (LE) e da avaliação de seu uso na detecção de 2-metilisoborneol (MIB), geosmina (GEO) e isoborneol (ISO) em amostras de água. A água abastecida à região metropolitana de São Paulo provém de mananciais, os quais estão sujeitos à ploriferação de algas (eutrofização). Muitas delas podem ser tóxicas e ainda produzir compostos, como MIB e GEO, substâncias reconhecidas por provocar gosto e odor desagradáveis na água que consumimos. De fato, a presença de MIB e GEO na água é uma das maiores fontes de reclamação por parte dos consumidores junto à companhia de saneamento e abastecimento de São Paulo (SABESP). Apesar disso, ainda não existem tecnologias que possam ser aplicadas para a detecção in locu dessas substâncias. A LE usada nesta tese foi baseada em um arranjo de sensores químicos não-específicos, formados por microeletrodos interdigitados de ouro recobertos com filmes poliméricos nanoestruturados depositados pela técnica de automontagem e interrogados sob regime de corrente alternada. A calibração da LE foi realizada com soluções de concentração determinada de GEO, MIB e ISO preparadas em água destilada, mineral e de torneira. Foram avaliadas tanto soluções individuais contendo um único contaminante, quanto misturas contendo MIB e GEO. A resposta elétrica dos sensores (medidas de capacitância), foram interpretadas por análise das componentes principais (PCA) e por lógica Fuzzy, com as quais a LE consegue discriminar as diversas amostras com relativa facilidade e confiabilidade. Dentre as principais observações dessa investigação, notou-se que a LE desenvolvida consegue detectar MIB e GEO em amostras de água reais em concentrações tão baixas quanto 20 ng L-1. Os gráficos de PCA mostram a separação das amostras em clusters relativamente pequenos, bem separados e sem sobreposição. A LE é capaz de identificar de forma direta, a partir de variações na primeira componente principal, variações na razão molar nGEO/nMIB em misturas de MIB e GEO. Em um caso mais próximo da realidade, a LE consegue discriminar com relativa facilidade, amostras de água fornecidas pela SABESP, coletadas do sistema Guarapiranga antes e após a estação de tratamento. As taxas de acerto da LE usando os controladores Fuzzy desenvolvidos são próximas de 100% para a maioria das amostras. A menor taxa de acerto (93,33%) ocorreu com as amostras preparadas em água de torneira. Adicionalmente, nenhuma amostra de água pura foi classificada como contendo algum contaminante, ou seja, não houve falsos positivos. Conclui-se, portanto que a LE desenvolvida, tanto em termos de sensores quanto de análise de dados, apresenta potencial para monitoramento de MIB e GEO nos reservatórios de água, fornecendo em tempo real e in loco informações sobre a qualidade da água provinda da estação de tratamento. A tese também apresenta alguns resultados da preparação de filmes poliméricos com impressão molecular para aplicação em sensores específicos, obtidos durante o estágio na Universidade Autônoma de Barcelona. / Water from São Paulo metropolitan area comes from water reservoirs, which are prone to algae bloom (eutrophication). These algae can be toxic and produce compounds, such as geosmin (GEO) and 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) that give unpleasant taste and odour to the water supplied to consumers. In fact, their presence in water is one of the major complains of consumers to São Paulo\'s water company (SABESP). Despite that, technologies that can be applied for monitoring these substances in real time and in locu are still not available. In this sense, the present thesis work has focused on the development of an electronic tongue system (ET) and evaluate its performance on detecting MIB, GEO and isoborneol (ISO) in water samples. The ET is based on an array of non-specific chemical sensors, which are made of gold interdigitated microelectrodes covered with nanostructured polymeric films deposited via the layer-by-layer technique and interrogated in alternate current regime. The ET calibration was conducted by analyzing distilled, mineral and tap water samples tainted with known concentrations of MIB, GEO and ISO. The samples were solutions with a single tainting compound and solutions containing MIB and GEO mixed together. The sensors\' electrical response (capacitance measurements) was interpreted by principal component analysis (PCA) and Fuzzy logic. Among the main features of this work, the present ET presents a detection limit of about 20 ng L-1 for both tainting compounds. The ET can also discriminate with great easiness and confiability individual and mixture samples. PCA plots show that samples are grouped into relatively small and well-separeted clusters (no overlapping). The ET is also capable of detect, based on changes on the first principal component, changes in the nGEO/nMIB molar ratio of mixed samples. Also, the ET can discriminate with great easiness, water samples supplied by SABESP, collected at Guarapiranga\'s reservoir, before and after the water treatment plant. The influence of the water type on the sensors\' response has little significance when the Fuzzy controller is employed. The ET with the Fuzzy controller presents an excellent performance with very low error rates: 0.25% (distilled water), 5% (mineral water) and 6.66% (tap water). Besides that, Fuzzy logic results can be displayed in simpler plots which ensures easier readings of hit and error rates of the ET. Also, the numeric values (compound concentration) can be replaced by linguistic variables such as proper and improper. Finally, it can be concluded that the ET developed herein, when considering sensor and data analysis, shows a great potential for monitoring MIB and GEO in water reservoirs, providing in real time and in locu information about water quality in treatment stations. This thesis also presents the study on the assembly of molecularly imprinted polymeric films to be used in specific chemical sensors, carried out during the internship at the Universidade Autonoma de Barcelona.