A sensor system for detecting the presence of a target analyte. The system
comprises a first conductor, a second conductor, and a sensor film. The
sensor film is positioned between the first conductor and the second
conductor. The sensor film includes a crosslinked siloxane polymer
comprising a monomer having a hydrocarbon side group. The sensor film has
an absorptive affinity for the target analyte. The electrical capacitance
of the sensor system changes upon absorption of the target analyte by the
sensor film.