Department of Chemistry, Institute of Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Department of Physics, Institute of Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr;265(Pt 2):130867. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130867. Epub 2024 Mar 19.
This study focuses on the fabrication of a novel sensing platform on a screen-printed carbon electrode, modified by a combination of hydrothermally synthesized iron dioxide (ε-FeO) nanoparticles and Chitosan (CS) biopolymer. This unique organic-inorganic hybrid material was developed for Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) sensing, specifically targeting heavy metal ions that include Hg, Cd, as well as Pb. The investigation encompassed a comprehensive analysis of various aspects of the prepared FeO and CS/ε-FeO nanocomposites, including phase identification, determination of crystallite size, assessment of surface morphology, etc. CS/ε-FeO was drop-casted and deposited on the Screen-Printed Electrode (SPE). The resulting sensor exhibited excellent performance in the precise and selective quantification of Hg, Cd, and Pb ions, with minimal interference from other substances. The fabricated sensor exhibits excellent performance as the detection range for Hg, Cd, and Pb ions linearity is 2-20 μM, sensitivity, and LOD are 243 Ω/ μM cm and 0.191 μM, 191 Ω/μM cm, and 0.167 μM, 879 Ω/ μM cm, and 0.177 μM respectively. The stability of the CS/ε-FeO/SPE electrode is demonstrated by checking its conductivity for up to 60 days for Hg, Cd, and Pb ions. The reusability of the fabricated electrode is 14 scans, 13 scans, and 12 scans for Hg, Cd, and Pb ions respectively. The findings indicate the successful development of an innovative CS/ε-FeO electrode for the EIS sensing platform. This platform demonstrates notable potential for addressing the critical need for efficient and sensitive EIS sensors capable of detecting a range of hazardous heavy metal ions, including Hg, Cd, and Pb.
本研究专注于在丝网印刷碳电极上制造一种新型传感平台,该平台通过水热合成的二氧化铁(ε-FeO)纳米粒子和壳聚糖(CS)生物聚合物的组合进行修饰。这种独特的有机-无机杂化材料是为电化学阻抗谱(EIS)传感而开发的,专门针对包括 Hg、Cd 和 Pb 在内的重金属离子。该研究全面分析了制备的 FeO 和 CS/ε-FeO 纳米复合材料的各个方面,包括物相鉴定、晶粒尺寸测定、表面形貌评估等。CS/ε-FeO 通过滴铸和沉积在丝网印刷电极(SPE)上。所得传感器在精确和选择性定量测定 Hg、Cd 和 Pb 离子方面表现出优异的性能,对其他物质的干扰最小。所制备的传感器表现出优异的性能,其检测范围为 Hg、Cd 和 Pb 离子的线性范围为 2-20 μM,灵敏度和 LOD 分别为 243 Ω/μM cm 和 0.191 μM、191 Ω/μM cm 和 0.167 μM、879 Ω/μM cm 和 0.177 μM。通过检查 CS/ε-FeO/SPE 电极对 Hg、Cd 和 Pb 离子的电导率,证明了其长达 60 天的稳定性。所制备电极的可重复使用性分别为 14 次扫描、13 次扫描和 12 次扫描,用于 Hg、Cd 和 Pb 离子。这些结果表明,成功开发了一种用于 EIS 传感平台的创新 CS/ε-FeO 电极。该平台展示了用于检测包括 Hg、Cd 和 Pb 在内的一系列危险重金属离子的高效和灵敏 EIS 传感器的巨大潜力。