Electrochemical behavior of levodopa at multi-wall carbon nanotubes-quantum dots modified glassy carbon electrodes.

A multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs)-quantum dots (QDs) composite-modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) was prepared. The complex was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The electrochemical behavior of levodopa at MWNTs and QDs-modified GCEs (MWNTs-QDs/GCE) was studied by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and chronocoulometry (CC). It was found that its electrochemical behavior was a two-charge-two-proton process. The modified electrode had high electrocatalytic activity for levodopa with a standard heterogeneous rate constant of 0.595 cm s(-1), which was greatly increased compared with the values for bare GCE and individual MWNTs modified GCE. The better electrocatalytic activity for levodopa at MWNTs-QDs/GCE may due to a synergistic effect between MWNTs and QDs. This result provides a novel way to promote research on biomicromolecules at nano-dimensions.     

对乙酰氨基酚在多壁碳纳米管修饰电极上的电化学行为

制备了多壁碳纳米管修饰玻碳电极,研究了对乙酰氨基酚在多壁碳纳米管修饰电极上的循环伏安行为,并建立了测定对乙酰氨基酚含量的电化学分析方法。在pH为6.89的磷酸盐缓冲液中,多壁碳纳米管修饰电极对对乙酰氨基酚有明显的电催化作用,其氧化峰电流与对乙酰氨基酚浓度在1.0×10-6～1.0×10-4mol·L-1范围内呈良好的线性关系,检测限为2.0×10-7mol·L-1。     

碳纳米管-TiO_2修饰电极伏安法测定维生素K_3

利用碳纳米管、二氧化钛两种纳米材料制成碳纳米管-TiO2复合膜修饰电极,进行了维生素K3电化学行为的研究。维生素K3在碳纳米管-TiO2复合膜修饰电极的电化学响应优于碳纳米管修饰电极,表明前者具有更好的催化作用。通过条件实验的优化,结果表明维生素K3在pH=9.42的氨水-NH4Cl底液中,富集时间为10s,富集电位于-0.60V,扫描速度为0.1V/s时有稳定的灵敏的氧化还原峰。峰电流与维生素K3浓度在3.0×10-6～8.0×10-5mol/L范围内呈良好的线性关系,检出限为5.0×10-7 mol/L。考查了修饰电极的重现性,5次平行测量的RSD为1.78%。该方法用于片剂药品中维生素K3含量的测定,回收率在97.5%～102%之间。     

Rapid amperometric detection of coliforms based on MWNTs/Nafion composite film modified glass carbon electrode

A multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs)/Nafion modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) was fabricated for the rapid amperometric detection of coliforms, represented by Escherichia coli (E. coli). In the bacterial solution, beta-galactosidase which was used as an indicator of coliforms reacted with substrate, p-aminophenol-beta-galactopyranoside (PAPG), and produced p-aminophenol (PAP). PAP was detected by MWNTs/Nafion modified GCE. Due to the cation-exchange capacity of Nafion and the electrocatalytic ability of MWNTs, the detection sensitivity of PAP was improved and the detection time of coliforms was shortened. The bacterial can be detected within 5h ranging from 10 to 10(4)cfu/mL. The MWNTs/Nafion modified GCE was easy to be constructed and regenerated. To our best knowledge, it was the first time to use MWNTs/Nafion modified GCE to detect the concentration of coliforms.     

多巴胺和抗坏血酸在十六烷基三甲基溴化铵/碳纳米管电极上的检测

研究了十六烷基三甲基溴化铵(CTMAB)/多壁碳纳米管修饰玻碳电极的制备以及多巴胺和抗坏血酸在该修饰电极上的电化学行为。在CTMAB和多壁碳纳米管的协同作用下,该修饰电极对多巴胺和抗坏血酸均具有显著的催化氧化作用,多巴胺和抗坏血酸的氧化峰电位分别为223mV和15mV,实现了在抗坏血酸共存时测定多巴胺。在pH7.0的磷酸盐缓冲溶液中,多巴胺和抗坏血酸的线性范围分别为2.0×10-6～2.0×10-3mol/L和4.0×10-5～1.0×10-2mol/L,检出限分别为6.0×10-7mol/L和1.0×10-5mol/L。     

Voltammetric Detection of Ofloxacin in Human Urine at a Congo Red Functionalized Water‐Soluble Carbon Nanotube Film Electrode

A simple physical method was developed for the surface modification and the solubilization of MWNTs in water by Congo red. The resulting water‐soluble MWNTs (MWNTs‐CR) can form stable and uniform films on solid supports when dried, which was used to fabricate MWNTs‐CR modified glassy carbon electrodes (MWNTs‐CR/GCE). Voltammetric studies showed that MWNTs‐CR/GCE exhibited a strong enhancement effect on the electrooxidation of ofloxacin. MWNTs‐CR films were also proved to possess overwhelming advantages as electrochemical sensing films over other commonly used MWNTs composite films (e.g., MWNTs‐DHP and MWNTs‐Nafion), reflected by the higher oxidation current, lower background and stronger accumulation capacity towards less soluble species. The sensitive oxidation of ofloxacin at MWNTs‐CR/GCE was used for the determination of ofloxacin. Under optimal conditions, the oxidation current was proportional to ofloxacin concentration in the ranges of 5×10^?8–3.0×10^?5 M. The detection limit of 9×10^?9 M was obtained for 350 s accumulation at open circuit (S/N=3). This method was applied to the determination of ofloxacin in human urine and the result was satisfying.     

Electrochemical determination of quercetin by self-assembled platinum nanoparticles/poly(hydroxymethylated-3,4-ethylenedioxylthiophene) nanocomposite modified glassy carbon electrode

A simple and sensitive platinum nanoparticles/poly(hydroxymethylated-3,4-ethylenedioxylthiophene)nanocomposite(PtNPs/PEDOT-MeOH) modified glassy carbon electrode(GCE) was successfully developed for the electrochemical determination of quercetin.Scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy results indicated that the PtNPs were inserted into the PEDOTMeOH layer.Compared with the bare GCE and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)(PEDOT) electrodes,the PtNPs/PEDOT-MeOH/GCE modified electrode exhibited a higher electrocatalytic ability toward the oxidation of quercetin due to the synergic effects of the electrocatalytic activity and strong adsorption ability of PtNPs together with the good water solubility and high conductivity of PEDOT-MeOH.The electrochemical sensor can be applied to the quantification of quercetin with a linear range covering0.04-91 μmol L~(-1) and a low detection limit of 5.2 nmol L~(-1).Furthermore,the modified electrode also exhibited good reproducibility and long-term stability,as well as high selectivity.     

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes modified glass carbon electrode and its electrocatalytic activity towards oxidation of paracetamol

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) was simply and conveniently fabricated. The electrochemical properties of paracetamol (PCT) at the prepared modified electrode were investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV). Based on this, an ultrasensitive and rapid electrochemical method was developed for the determination of PCT. The result indicated that the oxidation of PCT was greatly improved at the MWNTs-modified GC (MWNTs/GC) electrode as compared with the bare GC electrode, with relatively high sensitivity, stability and life time. Good linear relationship between the oxidation peak current and the PCT concentration in the range of 1 × 10⁻⁷ to 1 × 10⁻³ M (r = 0.996) was obtained in phosphate buffer solution (PBS) with pH 6.5, the detection limit was 2 × 10⁻⁸ M (S/N = 3) by use of modified electrode. The proposed method was successfully applied to the PCT determination in tablets.     

Electrochemical behavior and voltammetric determination of L-tryptophan and L-tyrosine using a glassy carbon electrode modified with single-walled carbon nanohorns

We report a simple method for the direct and quantitative determination of L-tryptophan (Trp) and L-tyrosine (Tyr) using a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with single-walled carbon nanohorns (SWCNHs). The SWCNH modified GCE exhibits high electrocatalytic activity towards the oxidation of both Trp and Tyr. It shows a linear response to Trp between 0.5 and 50 μM and to Tyr between 2 and 30 μM. The detection limits for Trp and Tyr are 50 nM and 400 nM, respectively. In addition, the modified GCE displays good selectivity and good sensitivity, thus making it suitable for the determination of Trp and Tyr in spiked serum samples.

Nanocellulose/Carbon Nanoparticles Nanocomposite Film Modified Electrode for Durable and Sensitive Electrochemical Determination of Metoclopramide

A novel electrochemical sensor based on nanocellulose‐carbon nanoparticles (NC‐CNPs) nanocomposite film modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) is developed for the analysis of metoclopramide (MCP). Atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were used to characterize the roughness, surface morphology and performance of the deposited modifier film on GCE. SEM image demonstrated that modifier nanoparticles are uniformly deposited on GCE, with an average size of less than 50 nm. The electrochemical behavior of MCP and its oxidation product is studied using linear sweep and cyclic voltammetry over a wide pH range on NC‐CNPs modified glassy carbon electrode. The results revealed that the oxidation of MCP is an irreversible and pH‐dependent process that proceeds in an adsorption‐controlled mechanism and results in the formation of a main oxidation product, which adsorbs on the surface of NC‐CNPs/ GCE. The modified electrode showed a distinctive anodic response towards MCP with a considerable enhancement (49 fold) compared to the bare GCE. Under the optimized conditions, the modified electrode exhibited a wide linear dynamic range of 0.06–2.00 µM with a detection limit of 6 nM for the voltammetric determination of MCP. The prepared modified electrode showed several advantages such as simple preparation method, high stability, reproducibility, and repetitive usability. The modified electrode is successfully applied for the accurate determination of trace amounts of MCP in pharmaceutical and clinical preparations.     

多璧碳管/聚中性红修饰电极的制备及对鸟嘌呤和腺嘌呤的应用研究

结合纳米材料的电催化特性和中性红聚合物薄膜的分子识别能力, 以玻碳电极为基体制备了多壁碳管/聚中性红(MWNT/PNR)修饰电极, 并用表面扫描电镜和循环伏安法进行了表征. 实验表明, 该修饰电极对腺嘌呤(A)和鸟嘌呤(G)都表现出了良好的电催化性能. 在最佳条件下, 用示差脉冲伏安法对A和G进行了测定, 其氧化峰电流于A和G的浓度分别在0.01～4 μmol/L和0.01～8 μmol/L范围内呈良好的线性关系, 检测限均为5×10-9 mol/L (S/N=3). 该修饰电极可以用来同时测定DNA中的A和G.     

The Electrochemical Behavior of Acetaminophen on Multi‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes Modified Electrode and Its Analytical Application

Abstract

A multi‐walled carbon nanotubes modified glassy carbon electrode (MWNTs/GCE) was fabricated, and the electrochemical behaviors of acetaminophen (ACOP) were investigated on the MWNTs/GCE. The results showed that MWNTs exhibited excellent electrocatalytic effects on the reaction of ACOP by accelerating the electron transfer rate. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) was used to explore the electrochemical redox mechanism of ACOP on the MWNTs/GCE and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) was taken to determine ACOP in samples, respectively. The results showed that the oxidative peak currents were linear with the concentration of ACOP in the range of 4.0×10^?7–1.5×10^?4 mol l^?1 with the detection limit 1.2×10^?7 mol l^?1. The MWNTs/GCE showed satisfactory stability, selectivity, and it can be used to quantify ACOP in effervescent dosage real samples.     

普鲁士蓝/多壁碳纳米管修饰电极测定维生素C

利用电化学方法在多壁碳纳米管修饰的玻碳电极表面聚合一层普鲁士蓝,制备普鲁士蓝/多壁碳纳米管修饰玻碳电极,运用循环伏安法研究了维生素C(vc)在该修饰电极上的电化学行为.该修饰电极对Vc显示出快速的电化学响应和较好的电催化活性,在pH为4.0的磷酸盐溶液中,Ve浓度与其氧化峰电流在8.0×10-4～1.0×10-2 mol/L范围内呈现良好的线性关系,相关系数为0.9993,检测限为6.4×10-5mol/L.该电极具有较好的稳定性和重现性.     

Preparation and characterization of Ni(II)/polyacrylonitrile and carbon nanotube composite modified electrode and application for carbohydrates electrocatalytic oxidation

A nickel(II) into porous polyacrylonitrile–carbon nanotubes composite modified glassy carbon electrode (Ni/PAN-CNT/GCE) was fabricated by simple drop-casting and immersing technique. The unique electrochemical activity of Ni/PAN-CNT composite modified glassy carbon electrode was illustrated in 0.10?M NaOH using cyclic voltammetry. The Ni/PAN-CNT/GCE exhibits the characteristic of improved reversibility and enhanced current responses of the Ni(III)/Ni(II) couple compared with Ni/PAN/GCE and Ni/CNT/GCE. The results of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy indicated the successful immobilization for PAN-CNT composite film. Kinetic parameters such as the electron transfer coefficient, α, and rate constant, k _s, of the electrode reaction were determined. Ni/PAN-CNT/GCE also shows good electrocatalytic activity toward the oxidation of carbohydrates (glucose, sucrose, fructose, and sorbitol). The electrocatalytic response showed a wide linear range (10–1,500, 12–3,200, 7–3,500, and 16–4,200?μM for glucose, sucrose, fructose, and sorbitol, respectively) as well as its experimental limit of detection can be achieved 6, 7, 5, and 11?μM for glucose, sucrose, fructose, and sorbitol, respectively. The modified electrode for carbohydrates determination is of the property of simple preparation, good stability, and high sensitivity.     

胡椒碱在碳纳米管修饰电极上的电化学行为研究

研究了胡椒碱在碳纳米管修饰电极上的电化学行为,在pH为6.4的磷酸盐缓冲溶液中,胡椒碱在-1.12V(vs.SCE)处有一灵敏的还原峰.与裸电极相比,还原峰电位明显正移,峰电流显著增加,表明该修饰电极对胡椒碱的还原反应具有明显的催化作用.峰电流与胡椒碱的浓度在10-6～10-5mol/L范围内呈良好的线性关系(r=0.995),检出限为2.0×10-7mol/L.同时,计算了电荷转移数和扩散系数,考查了修饰电极的重现性,7次平行测量的RSD为4.96%.     

Biosensor based on a glassy carbon electrode modified with tyrosinase immmobilized on multiwalled carbon nanotubes

We describe a biosensor for phenolic compounds that is based on a glassy carbon electrode modified with tyrosinase immobilized on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs). The MWNTs possess excellent inherent electrical conductivity which enhances the electron transfer rate and results in good electrochemical catalytic activity towards the reduction of benzoquinone produced by enzymatic reaction. The biosensor was characterized by cyclic voltammetry, and the experimental conditions were optimized. The cathodíc current is linearly related to the concentration of the phenols between 0.4???M and 10???M, and the detection limit is 0.2???M. The method was applied to the determination of phenol in water samples.

Use of Mercury Film Glassy Carbon Electrode Modified with Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes in Electrochemical Analysis of DNA

Mercury film plated on a glassy carbon electrode modified with multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MF/MWNTs/GCE) was used for the analysis of single (ss) and double stranded (ds) DNA, as well as for Jurkat genomic DNAs methylated to different degrees. The results indicated that the DNA molecules adsorbed quite strongly on the MF/MWNTs/GCE surface allowing ex situ adsorption and produce well developed peaks (due to cytosine and adenine) by using adsorptive stripping (Ads, ex situ) square wave voltammetry (SWV). Also, SWV of Jurkat DNA mixtures methylated to different degrees revealed a linear decrease of the peak height with increasing methylation indicating an increase of structural rigidity.     

Hydrogen peroxide biosensor based on electrodeposition of zinc oxide nanoflowers onto carbon nanotubes film electrode

A new amperometric biosensor for hydrogen peroxide was developed based on adsorption of horseradish peroxidase at the glassy carbon electrode modified with zinc oxide nanoflowers produced by electrodeposition onto multi-walled carbon nanotubes （MWNTs） film. The morphology of the MWNTs/nano-ZnO electrode has been investigated by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, and the electrochemical performance of the electrode has also been studied by amperometric method. The resulting electrode offered an excellent detection for hydrogen peroxide at -0.11 V with a linear response range of 9.9×10^-7 to 2.9×10^-3 mol/L with a correlation coefficient of 0.991, and response time 〈5 s. The biosensor displays rapid response and expanded linear response range, and excellent stability.     

4-Aminobenzoic acid covalently modified glassy carbon electrode for sensing paracetamol at different temperatures

4-Aminobenzoic acid (4-ABA) was covalently grafted on a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) during an electrochemical oxidation process in 0.1 M KCl aqueous solution. The modified electrode was applied to sense paracetamol (PCT) at serials of simulated physiologic conditions, compared to the bare electrode. The results showed that the modified electrode possessed better stability, reusability, and longevity than the bare GCE at room to physiologic temperatures. This indicated that 4-ABA/GCE can be used as the electrochemical sensing platform of PCT at the physiologic condition.     

Determination of silver in geological samples using high-resolution continuum source electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry and direct solid sampling

A DNA biosensor was constructed by immobilizing DNA on a glassy carbon (GC) electrode modified with multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) dispersed in Nafion (DNA/MWNTs/GCE). The DNA-modified electrode exhibited two well-defined oxidation peaks corresponding to the guanine and adenine residues of DNA, respectively. The effects of the adsorption potential, DNA concentration and quantity of MWNTs used for DNA immobilization were investigated, as were the effects of buffer, pH and scan rate on the voltammetric behavior of DNA. Phenol, m-cresol and catechol showed noticeable inhibition towards the response of the electrode due to their interactions with DNA. These findings were used to design biosensors with linear response to these phenolic pollutants.