Electrocatalytic Sensor for Hydrogen Peroxide Based on Immobilized Benzoquinone

An amperometric chemosensor for the detection of hydrogen peroxide is reported. The sensor is based on 1,4-benzoquinone immobilized on the gold electrode using self-assembled monolayer of short chain symmetrical dithiol as an anchor layer. Sensor analysis was performed by cyclic voltammetry at the potential range from −0.6 V till +0.9 V as well as in the anodic or cathodic potential ranges only. The results indicate oxidative electrochemical decomposition of hydrogen peroxide at the potential of ∼+0.4 V leading to the formation of oxygen while at cathodic potentials a reduction of the formed oxygen as well as of the hydrogen peroxide occur. A decrease in the oxidation potential of hydrogen peroxide on the gold electrode coated by self-assembled monolayer with 1,4-benzoquinone in comparison with that measured on the electrodes coated by the same self-assembled monolayer without 1,4-benzoquinone, indicates electrocatalytic effect of this moiety on oxidative decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Analytical evaluation of the sensor performance was done in the voltammetric as well as in the chronoamperometric mode. The sensor exhibited linear response over the concentration range till 2.5 mM with a limit of detection ∼4 μM.     

Behavior of PQQ Glucose Dehydrogenase on Prussian Blue‐Modified Carbon Electrode

Glucose sensitive biosensor containing pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ)‐dependent glucose dehydrogenase immobilized on Prussian blue (PB)‐modified graphite electrode was designed. Properties of the biosensor were investigated in the cathodic and anodic response detection regions. It was shown, that anodic response of the biosensor is sum of two signals: direct electron transport from reduced PQQ to the electrode and by formation of the PQQ‐oxygen‐PB‐carbon ternary complex. Cathodic response of the biosensor is based on the oxidation of the reduced PQQ by PB‐oxygen‐PB complex. Electrochemical regeneration of the enzyme does not produce free hydrogen peroxide.     

Electrolysis of water in the diffusion layer: first-principles molecular dynamics simulation

With Car-Parrinello molecular dynamics simulations the elementary reaction steps of the electrolysis of bulk water are investigated. To simulate the reactions occurring near the anode and near the cathode, electrons are removed or added, respectively. The study focuses on the reactions in pure water. Effects depending on a particular electrode surface or a particular electrolyte are ignored. Under anodic conditions, the reaction continues till molecular oxygen is formed, under cathodic conditions the formation of molecular hydrogen is observed. In addition the formation of hydrogen peroxide is observed as an intermediate of the anodic reaction. The simulations demonstrate that the electrochemistry of oxygen formation without direct electrode contact can be explained by radical reactions in a solvent. These reactions may involve the intermediate formation of ions. The hydrogen formation is governed by rapid proton transfers between water molecules.     

Studies on photo-electro-chemical catalytic degradation of acid scarlet 3R dye

The photocatalytic oxidation of poisonous or nonbiodegradable organic pollutants in wastewater has been the focus of numerous environmental investiga- tions in recent years. Selecting excellent-performance photocatalytic material is very important in thes…     

Adsorptive stripping voltammetry of a fentanyl derivative at a mercury electrode

In a supporting electrolyte of NaOH, a pair of cathodic and anodic peaks of N,N'-diphenyl-N,N'-bis(1-phenylmethyl-4-piperidinyl)-ethanediamide (DBPPE) is found by cyclic voltammetry at a Hg electrode. The cathodic and anodic peak potentials are -1.53 and -1.46 V (vs. Ag/AgCl), respectively. The cathodic peak shows adsorptive characteristics when the concentration of DBPPE is low and the preconcentration time is long. The adsorbed species is most probably the DBPPE neutral molecule. The method for measuring trace amount of DBPPE by adsorptive stripping voltammetry is established and the detection limit can reach 5 x 10(-9)M with a 6-min preconcentration.     

酸性介质中碘离子在铂电极上的电化学氧化行为

采用循环伏安法研究了酸性介质中碘离子在铂电极上不同电位区间, 不同酸度下的电化学反应行为. 结果表明, 当极化电位较低(小于0.6 V(vs Hg/Hg2SO4))时, 碘离子在铂电极上发生2I--2e→I2电氧化反应, 反应产物通过I2+I-=I-3被进一步溶解, 整个反应属于E-C(electrochemical-chemical)模式. 电氧化过程中可以形成碘膜, 其也可以被碘离子溶解. 当极化电位升高至0.6 V(vs Hg/Hg2SO4)或以上时, 碘离子会直接电氧化为高价态碘化合物, I-+3H2O→IO-3+6H++6e, 而析出的碘膜并不发生再氧化反应; 在电化学还原过程中, 出现了两个还原峰, 分别对应于I2、I-3的还原反应; 在无碘膜时, 碘离子电氧化过程受溶液中碘离子的液相扩散步骤控制; 碘膜形成后, 主要受碘膜中碘离子的固相扩散控制; 酸度对于碘离子的电化学氧化过程有很大的影响, 其线性极化曲线的起峰电位及电流峰值电位均随酸浓度升高而负移.     

Graphene-modified electrode. Determination of hydrogen peroxide at high concentrations

A gold electrode partially coated by graphene multilayer is developed and tested with respect to high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. The effective use of conventional electrode materials for the determination of such an analyte by anodic oxidation or cathodic reduction is prevented by the occurrence of adsorptions fouling the electrode surface. This prevents reliable and repeatable voltammetric curves for being recorded and serious problems arise in quantitative analysis via amperometry. The gold–graphene electrode is shown to be effective in quantitative evaluation, by cathodic reduction, of hydrogen peroxide at concentration levels that are of interest in an industrial. Acid, neutral, and basic pH values have been tested through correct adjustment of a Britton Robinson buffer. The experiments have been performed both by cyclic voltammetry and with amperometry at constant potential in unstirred solution. The latter technique has been employed in drawing a calibration linear plot. In particular, the performances of the developed electrode system have been compared with those of both pure gold and pure graphene electrode materials. The bi-component electrode was more sensitive; co-catalytic action by the combination of the two components is hypothesised. The system is stable over many potential cycles, as checked by surface-enhanced Raman spectra recorded over time.     

Preparation of a clay-modified carbon paste electrode based on 2-thiazoline-2-thiol-hexadecylammonium sorption for the sensitive determination of mercury.

A montmorillonite from Wyoming-USA was used to prepare an organo-clay complex, named 2-thiazoline-2-thiol-hexadecyltrimethylammonium-clay (TZT-HDTA-clay), for the purpose of the selective adsorption of the heavy metals ions and possible use as a chemically modified carbon paste electrode (CMCPE). Adsorption isotherms of Hg2+, Pb2+, Cd2+, Cu2+, and Zn2+ from aqueous solutions as a function of the pH were studied at 298 K. Conditions for quantitative retention and elution were established for each metal by batch and column methods. The organo-clay complex was very selective to Hg(II) in aqueous solution in which other metals and ions were also present. The accumulation voltammetry of Hg(II) was studied at a carbon paste electrode chemically modified with this material. The mercury response was evaluated with respect to the pH, electrode composition, preconcentration time, mercury concentration, "cleaning" solution, possible interferences and other variables. A carbon paste electrode modified by TZT-HDTA-clay showed two peaks: one cathodic peak at about 0.0 V and an anodic peak at 0.25 V, scanning the potential from -0.2 to 0.8 V (0.05 M KNO3 vs. Ag/AgCl). The anodic peak at 0.25 V presents excellent selectivity for Hg(II) ions in the presence of foreign ions. The detection limit was estimated as 0.1 microg L(-1). The precision of determination was satisfactory for the respective concentration level.     

Preconcentration and determination of mercury(II) at a chemically modified electrode containing 3-(2-thioimidazolyl)propyl silica gel.

A mercury-sensitive chemically modified graphite paste electrode was constructed by incorporating modified silica gel into a conventional graphite paste electrode. The functional group attached to the (3-chloropropyl) silica gel surface was 2-mercaptoimidazole, giving a new product denoted by 3-(2-thioimidazolyl)propyl silica gel, which is able to complex mercury ions. Mercury was chemically adsorbed on the modified graphite paste electrode containing 3-(2-thioimidazolyl)propyl silica (TIPSG GPE) by immersion in a Hg(II) solution, and the resultant surface was characterized by cyclic and differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry. One cathodic peak at 0.1 V and other anodic peak at 0.34 V were observed on scanning the potential from -0.1 to 0.8 V (0.01 M KNO3; v = 2.0 mV s(-1) vs. Ag/AgCl). The anodic peak at 0.34 V show an excellent sensitivity for Hg(II) ions in the presence of several foreign ions. A calibration graph covering the concentration range from 0.02 to 2 mg L(-1) was obtained. The detection limit was estimated to be 5 microg L(-1). The precision for six determinations of 0.05 and 0.26 mg L(-1) Hg(II) was 3.0 and 2.5% (relative standard deviation), respectively. The method can be used to determine the concentration of mercury(II) in natural waters contaminated by this metal.     

铅电极在硫酸溶液中的光电化学行为

研究了铅电极在阳极氧化过程中光响应的产生机制。结果表明，Ｐｂ电极在光照氧化时存光活化过程，且光经过程须在电位高于０Ｖ时才能发生。采用现场测量光电压技术研究了Ｐｂ电极在硫酸溶液中的恒电流极化过程。     

Hg(II) immobilized MWCNT graphite electrode for the anodic stripping voltammetric determination of lead and cadmium

The preparation of Hg(II)-modified multi walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) by reaction of oxidized MWCNT with aqueous HgCl₂ was carried out. The Hg(II)-modified multi walled carbon nanotube (Hg(II)/MWCNT) dispersed in Nafion solution was used to coat the polished graphite electrode surface. The Hg(II)/MWCNT modified graphite electrode was held at a cathodic potential (−1.0 V) to reduce the coordinated Hg(II) to Hg forming nanodroplets of Hg. The modified electrode was characterized by FESEM/EDAX which provided useful insights on the morphology of the electrode. The SEM images showed droplets of Hg in the size of around 260 nm uniformly distributed on the MWCNT. Differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry (DPASV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were used to study the Hg(II) binding with MWCNT. Differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry of ppb levels of cadmium and lead using the modified electrode yielded well-defined peaks with low background current under a short deposition time. Detection limit of 0.94 and 1.8 ng L⁻¹ were obtained following a 3 min deposition for Pb(II) and Cd(II), respectively. Various experimental parameters were characterized and optimized. High reproducibility was observed from the RSD values for 20 repetitive measurements of Pb(II) and Cd(II) (1.7 and 1.9%, respectively). The determination of Pb(II) and Cd(II) in tap water and Pb(II) in human hair samples was carried out. The above method of fabrication of Hg(II)/MWCNT modified graphite electrode clearly suggests a safe route for preparing Hg immobilized electrode for stripping analysis.     

Adsorptive stripping voltammetric properties of fentanyl at Hg electrode

Cyclic voltammetry shows that in a supporting electrolyte of NaOH, fentanyl (FENT) has a pair of cathodic and anodic peaks at Hg electrode. The peak potentials, E(pc) and E(pa), are -1.47 and -1.44 V (vs. Ag/AgCl), respectively. Fentanyl can be adsorbed on Hg surface, so the cathodic peak shows adsorptive properties. The adsorptive characteristics of fentanyl are explored in detail with various methods. The adsorbed species is considered to be fentanyl neutral molecule. The method for measuring trace amount of fentanyl by adsorptive stripping voltammetry is established. Under the optimised condition, the detection limit may reach 5 x 10(-8)M with a 10-min preconcentration.     

SPECTRAL SENSITIZATION OF SnO2 THIN FILM ELECTRODE BY THE J-AGGREGATE OF CYANINE DYES IN MONOLAYERS

Arachidic acid monolayers containing 5,6,5',6'-dibenzo-I,I-diethyl-2,2'-cyanine chloride were prepared by the spreading method and deposited on the SnO₂ surface using the Langmuir-Blodgett technique. The SnO₂ : dye assembly prepared in this manner was used as a photoelectrode of the conventional electrochemical cell. A distinct J-band was observed in the action spectra of sensitized anodic and cathodic photocurrents. Effects of calcium arachidate barriers inserted between dye layer and either SnO₂ electrode (inside barrier) or electrolyte solution (outside barrier) on the photocurrent were examined. Although the inside barrier was effective in decreasing both anodic and cathodic photocurrents, the outside barrier did not suppress cathodic photocurrent. The following mechanism involving a molecular exciton of the J-aggregate is proposed for the sensitized photocurrent. The anodic photocurrent is caused by hole trapping by some reducing agent and concomitant injection of the electron from molecular exciton to the conduction band of SnO₂. Extraction of conduction-band electron of SnO₂ by molecular exciton and supplying to some oxidizing agent such as dissolved oxygen are responsible for the cathodic photocurrent.     

Direct Electrochemistry of Cytochrome c on a Silica Sol‐Gel Film Modified Electrode

Dilute silica sol‐gel was simply dropped on the surface of a basal plane graphite electrode (BPGE) to form a silica sol‐gel film modified electrode. Direct electrochemical response of cytochrome c (Cyt c) on the modified electrode was observed by cyclic voltammetry (CV). The results suggested that Cyt c could be tightly adsorbed on the surface of the silica sol‐gel film modified electrode. A couple of well‐defined and nearly reversible redox peaks can be observed in a phosphate buffer solution (pH 7.0), which anodic and cathodic peak potentials were at ?0.243 and ?0.306 V (vs. Ag/AgCl), respectively. Cyt c adsorbed on the surface of silica sol‐gel film shows a remarkable electrocatalytic activity for the reduction of oxygen. Based on these, a third‐generation biosensor could be constructed to detect the concentration of oxygen in aqueous solution.     

A sensitive mercury (II) sensor based on CuO nanoshuttles/poly(thionine) modified glassy carbon electrode

Shuttle-like copper oxide (CuO) was prepared by a hydrothermal decomposition process. The resulting material was characterized by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. It was then immobilized on the surface of a glassy carbon electrode modified with a film of poly(thionine). A pair of well-defined and reversible redox peaks for Hg(II) was observed with the resulting electrode in pH 7.0 solutions. The anodic and cathodic peak potentials occurred at 0.260 V and 0.220 V (vs. Ag/AgCl), respectively. The modified electrode displayed excellent amperometric response to Hg(II), with a linear range from 40 nM to 5.0 mM and a detection limit of 8.5 nM at a signal-to-noise ratio of 3. The sensor exhibited high selectivity and reproducibility and was successfully applied to the determination of Hg(II) in water samples.     

新型气体扩散电极体系高效产H2O2的研究

以自制新型石墨/聚四氟乙烯(PTFE)气体扩散电极在无隔膜体系中进行双氧水发生工艺的优化研究, 主要探讨了不同石墨和PTFE质量比、阴极电位、pH值和氧气流速对H2O2产率的影响. 结果表明, 以石墨和PTFE质量比为2:1的气体扩散电极为阴极, 在pH=3, Na2SO4浓度为0.1 mol•L−1, 氧气流速为0.4 L•min−1, 阴极电位为−0.55 V (vs SCE)时, 2 h后H2O2可以达到60 mg•L−1. 该新型体系有较高的H2O2产率和电流效率(可达60%以上), 且pH值适用范围较广, 可望应用于水中污染物的处理.     

Voltammetry of a Novel Antimycobacterial Agent 1‐Hydroxy‐N‐(4‐nitrophenyl)naphthalene‐2‐carboxamide in a Single Drop of a Solution

The aim of this study is the development of a miniaturized voltammetric method for the determination of an antimycobacterial agent 1‐hydroxy‐N‐(4‐nitrophenyl)naphthalene‐2‐carboxamide (HNN) in a single drop (20 μL) of a solution by cathodic and anodic voltammetry at a glassy carbon electrode. Cyclic voltammetry was used to investigate its redox properties followed by the optimization of differential pulse voltammetric determination in a regular 10 mL volume. The optimal medium for the analytical application of both cathodic and anodic voltammetry was found to be Britton‐Robinson buffer pH 7.0 and dimethyl sulfoxide (9 : 1, v/v). HNN gave one cathodic peak at around −0.6 V and one anodic peak at around +0.2 V vs. Ag|AgCl (3 mol L⁻¹ KCl) reference electrode. Determination of HNN in a 10 mL volume gave the limit of quantification around 10 nmol L⁻¹ by both adsorptive stripping anodic and cathodic voltammetry. Afterwards, miniaturized voltammetric methods in a single drop of solution (20 μL) were investigated. This approach requested some modifications of the cell design and voltammetric procedures. A novel method of removing dissolved oxygen in a single drop had to be developed and tested. Developed miniaturized voltammetric methods gave parameters comparable to the determination of HNN in 10 mL. The applicability of the miniaturized method was verified by the determination of HNN in a drop of a bacterial growth medium.     

The electrochemistry of proteins and related substances: I. Cystine and cysteine at the mercury electrode

Studies of the electroreduction of cystine (RSSR) and oxidation of cysteine (RSH) at several pH's at a hanging Hg drop electrode by cyclic voltammetry and at a Hg pool by coulometry are described. The proposed mechanism for RSSR involves reduction of an adsorbed monolayer (maximum coverage of 41 μC cm^?2) to form solution phase RSH at the adsorption prewave. A diffusion controlled reduction of RSSR to RSH occurs at more negative potentials. Oxidation of RSH involves formation of an adsorbed organomercury species, e.g., Hg(RS)₂ (maximum coverage of 80 μC cm^?2), which is reducible back to RSH. At higher RSH concentrations, anodic and cathodic current spikes appear on the cyclic voltammograms which are ascribed to formation of a tight or compact film when monolayer coverage of Hg(RS)₂ is attained, corresponding to strong interactions between adsorbed species.     

碳钢在N-甲基二乙醇胺介质中的电化学阻抗谱研究

应用电化学阻抗谱(EIS)研究碳钢在N-甲基二乙醇胺(MDEA)介质中的腐蚀行为.实验表明,未经预阴极活化处理的碳钢表面存在氧化膜,溶解氧促使它腐蚀速率增大,经活化处理去除氧化膜后则相反.在不含热稳定性盐(HSS)的MDEA溶液中,碳钢的腐蚀性随MDEA浓度的增加呈先上升后下降趋势;而在HSS高含量的溶液中,其腐蚀性则随MDEA浓度的增加而单调下降.在含有HSS模拟溶液中,碳钢的阳极极化EIS随极化电位由低到高分别出现感抗、负阻抗以及Warburg阻抗响应等特征,对应于孔蚀、活化状态向钝化状态过渡以及进入钝化的趋势,腐蚀反应的阴极过程表现为电化学反应和扩散传质混合控制,阳极过程为电化学反应控制.     

Ag(I)与Co(II)离子对阳极析氧过程的电催化作用

Influence of Ag(Ⅰ), Co(Ⅱ) and Ni(Ⅱ) ions on oxygen anodic evolution at Pt and Ti/Pt/PbO2 electrodes was investigated in surphuric acid solutions. The oxygen evolution reaction at Ti/Pt/PbO2 electrode in surphuric acid solutions is characterized by two linearφ~ lgi relationships. At low c.d. it is close to 2.303RT/(1+β)F, whereas at high c.d. it is close to 2.303RT/βF. In the presence of Ag(Ⅰ) or Ni(Ⅱ) ions in the electrolytic solution the Tafel slope of oxygen evolution tends to be low, 2.303RT/(1+β)F (withβ=0.5). However, the oxygen evolution reaction at Pt electrodes in H2SO4 or CoSO4﹢H2SO4 solutions is characterized by one linearφ~ lgi relationship. The Tafel slope is close to 2.303RT/βF. In the presence of Ag(Ⅰ) or Ni(Ⅱ) ions in the electrolytic solution the Tafel slope of oxygen evolution tends to be low, 2.303RT/(1+β)F. The oxygen anodic evolution reactions are catalyzed by Ag(Ⅰ), Co(Ⅱ) and Ni(Ⅱ) ions in the electrolytic solution. When Ag(Ⅰ) or Ni(Ⅱ) was mixed with Co(Ⅱ), a promising catalyst for oxygen anodic evolution with higher catalyst activity than either of them alone was found. A comparison of the PbO2 electrode and the Pt electrode has also been given.