Gas detector utilizing an aqueous solution

1. A gas detection device configured to detected a gas, the gas detection device comprising:

a vessel, wherein the vessel contains an aqueous solution; and

a sensing element operably coupled to the vessel, wherein the sensing element is not in direct contact with the aqueous solution;

wherein the aqueous solution is chosen from a group consisting of a concentrated salt solution and an acid aqueous solution;

wherein the sensing element comprises:

a membrane electrode assembly;

a first electrode operably coupled to the membrane electrode assembly; and

a second electrode operably coupled to the membrane electrode assembly;

wherein the membrane electrode assembly is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode;

wherein the vessel comprises a conductive metal;

wherein the second electrode is operably coupled to an outer surface of the vessel.

2. The gas detection device of claim 1 , wherein the sensing element comprises an electrochemical sensor.

3. The gas detection device of claim 1 , wherein the gas to be detected comprises carbon monoxide.

4. A gas detection device comprising:

a vessel, wherein the vessel contains an aqueous solution; and

a sensing element operably coupled to the vessel, wherein the sensing element is not in direct contact with the aqueous solution;

wherein the vessel comprises a conductive metal;

wherein the sensing element comprises:

a membrane electrode assembly positioned at a top of the vessel;

a first electrode operably coupled to the membrane electrode assembly;

a second electrode operably coupled to a bottom outer surface of the vessel.