氨基酸植物组织传感器的研究

选择苹果及仙人球的组织切片作生物催化材料,同氨气敏电极组合,研制了2种对L-谷氨酰胺及L-天冬酰胺选择响应的新型的组织传感器。研究和讨论了传感器的最佳工作条件。用该组织传感器测定了L-天冬酰胺脱氨酶和L-谷氨酰胺脱氨酶的动力学参数K_m和V_m。     

Polycrystalline and monocrystalline antimony, iridium and palladium as electrode material for pH-sensing electrodes

Different ways of making pH-sensing electrodes from monocrystalline or polycrystalline antimony, iridium and palladium have been investigated. Monocrystalline antimony and iridium are superior to the polycrystalline elements with respect to reproducibility between electrodes and stability of the electrode potential over long periods of time. No good palladium/palladium oxide electrode could be obtained by electrochemical oxidation and the thermal preparation method could not take advantage of the properties of the monocrystalline palladium. Therefore, only polycrystalline palladium was used to study this type of electrodes. The different electrodes were compared with respect to the manner of preparation, the pH-response (reproducibility and time response) and the effect that different complexing ligands present in the measuring solutions may have on the electrode response. Also, the redox-response of the electrodes and the effect of different oxygen pressures on the electrode potentials were studied. The monocrystalline antimony electrodes have the best reproducibility and long-term stability but also respond to complexing ligands and to variations in the oxygen pressure. Monocrystalline iridium electrodes can be obtained by continuously cycling the potential between -0.25 and +1.25 V (SCE) in 0.5M sulphuric acid. They do not respond to the complexing ligands tested, and have fairly good long-term stability, but the reproducibility between electrodes is inferior to that of the monocrystalline antimony electrodes. Polycrystalline antimony and iridium electrodes were inferior to the monocrystalline ones. The properties of the palladium electrodes were similar to those of the iridium ones.     

Functional groups modulate the sensitivity and electron transfer kinetics of neurochemicals at carbon nanotube modified microelectrodes

The surface properties of carbon-based electrodes are critically important for the detection of biomolecules and can modulate electrostatic interactions, adsorption and electrocatalysis. Carbon nanotube (CNT) modified electrodes have previously been shown to have increased oxidative sensitivity and reduced overpotential for catecholamine neurotransmitters, but the effect of surface functionalities on these properties has not been characterized. In this study, we modified carbon-fiber microelectrodes (CFMEs) with three differently functionalized single-wall carbon nanotubes and measured their response to serotonin, dopamine, and ascorbic acid using fast-scan cyclic voltammetry. Both carboxylic acid functionalized and amide functionalized CNTs increased the oxidative current of CFMEs by approximately 2-6 fold for the cationic neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, but octadecylamine functionalized CNTs resulted in no significant signal change. Similarly, electron transfer was faster for both amide and carboxylic acid functionalized CNT modified electrodes but slower for octadecylamine CNT modified electrodes. Oxidation of ascorbic acid was only increased with carboxylic acid functionalized CNTs although all CNT-modified electrodes showed a trend towards increased reversibility for ascorbic acid. Carboxylic acid-CNT modified disk electrodes were then tested for detection of serotonin in the ventral nerve cord of a Drosophila melanogaster larva, and the increase in sensitivity was maintained in biological tissue. The functional groups of CNTs therefore modulate the electrochemical properties, and the increase in sensitivity from CNT modification facilitates measurements in biological samples.     

Antibody response of polymer membrane electrodes incorporating antigenic ionophores

An investigation of the antibody sensing properties of potentiometric polymer membrane electrodes incorporating antigens shows that at least two categories of such electrodes are possible. When the immobilized antigen has no ionophoric character of its own, antibody response can be obtained only upon conjugation of the antigen to an ionophore. The second category, corresponding to a new class of electrodes, yields potentiometric antibody response in the absence of a conjugated ionphore. These effects are illustrated with electrodes for antidigoxin, anti-DNP, and antiquinidine, respectively.     

A study of the behaviour of solid-state membrane electrodes: Part III. A model for the response time

A model is proposed to explain the response time of solid-state membrane electrodes, in the range of potential—time curves corresponding to seconds or minutes. Several causes of slow response time are considered. In the range of milliseconds to seconds, diffusion seems to be the rate-determining factor, but for times exceeding about 10s, dissolution or crystallization and charge transfer at the membrane seem to be the predominant factors. A mathematical model is derived. The principle is applicable to any solid-state membrane electrode and takes into account the change in response time with changes in the nature or concentration of the test ion and in the surface electrochemical properties of the membrane.     

Development of the electrochemical biosensor for organophosphate chemicals using CNT/ionic liquid bucky gel electrode

Organophosphorus hydrolase (OPH) immobilized on CNT/ionic liquid (IL) electrodes were prepared by using three different intrinsic kinds of ILs, as binders. CNTs/ILs lead to dramatic electrochemical enhancements with respect to response time, stability, and sensitivity of composite electrodes. In addition, the electrochemical and biocatalytic properties of three-composite electrodes were strongly influenced by different types of ILs used, as verified by cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry. These results were attributed to the conformational changes of the microenvironment between the OPH and the composite electrodes within three different types of ILs. In particular, the biocatalytic signals of three OPH/CNT/ILs-modified electrodes increased linearly to the concentration of paraoxon in a wide range of 2–20 μM. These findings provide a deep understanding of the role of each IL on the modified electrodes, enabling to enhance electrochemical properties for biosensors.     

有机锡化合物结构与电极性能的构效关系研究

系统研究了三类有机锡化合物的阴离子响应行为。结果表明,有机锡化合物的结构与电极响应行为之间呈现出非常密切的构效关系。三类有机锡化合物对水杨酸根离子均呈现出选择性的电位响应性能,其中四配位有机锡化合物对水杨酸根离子呈现近nernst响应,而五、六配位有机锡化合物对水杨酸根离子均呈现超nernst响应。更重要的是,载体中心原子上正电荷密度对电极响应性能有很大影响。随着与锡原子相连的有机基团性质的变化,载体对水杨酸根离子的电位响应性能和选择性均发生规律性的变化,通过hammett常数定性地描述了载体结构与电极性能的构效关系。同时,通过交流阻抗、膜红外光谱等技术对电极响应机制作了初步探讨,并对超nernst现象和六配位有机锡化合物的响应行为进行了解释。     

Solid-state ion-selective electrodes for the potentiometric determination of phosphate

A number of solid-state ion-selective electrodes for the potentiometric determination of phosphate have been made and their properties investigated. The most successful of these electrodes, which had a membrane comprising silver sulphide, lead sulphide and lead hydrogen phosphate, had a theoretical Nernstian response to orthophosphate ion at concentrations down to 5 mug/ml total phosphate at pH 8.3. The electrode had a slow response and its standard potential changed with time. Anions such as sulphate, bicarbonate and nitrate did not interfere; chloride had a transient effect, but even at its worst the interference was less serious than with other phosphate electrodes. The electrode was used as an indicator in the potentiometric precipitation titration of phosphate and lanthanum.     

An assay for the enzyme N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (NAGase) based on electrochemical detection using screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCEs).

An electrochemical assay for the enzyme N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (NAGase) is described, using bare screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCEs). The enzyme substrate, 1-naphthyl-N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminide, was added to the NAGase-containing sample under hydrodynamic conditions and was hydrolysed to 1-naphthol, which was monitored amperometrically at an Eapp of +650 mV versus SCE. A pH study revealed the apparent Vmax for the assay to occur at pH 4.5. corresponding to an apparent substrate Km of 0.28 mM. In order to be compatible with the analysis of biological fluids, a final operating pH of 5.4 was selected, and, using a data recording time of 100 s post-substrate addition, the assay gave a linear response (r2 = 0.988) over the range 3.1 to 108 mU ml(-1) NAGase (RSD = 15.4%). This assay has the potential to monitor NAGase levels in a number of application areas.     

Electroredox Behavior of Novel Poly viol ogens Modified Electrodes

The electroredox behavior of novel modified electrodes coated with complexes of different polyviologens was investigated using cyclic voltammetry. The influences of compositions of electrolyte complex on the reversibility of the modified electrode and the electrochromic properties were studied also. It was found that all the ratios of integrated charges of cathodic to anodic scan (Qc/QA) are close to 1, which indicates that these modified electrodes have good reversible behavior. Repeated stepping over the first wave for 500 scans, the PSS-PX(p)V modified electrode showed excellent stability. The first reduction potential (E1), decrease of current height (Dec%), response time (tre tox) of various polyviologen modified electrodes were reported. In addition, the effect of the coverage of polyviologen on the electrode surface was also examined. The rate of electron transfer in this heterogeneous system is diffusion-controlled, consistent with the Conttrell equation.     

An evaluation of some sodium ion-selective glass electrodes in aqueous solution: Part I. Electrode calibration characteristics and selectivity with respect to hydrogen ions

Some properties of a series of commercial sodium ion-selective electrodes have been investigated and the results compared. In general the potential response of the electrodes was found to approach Nernstian with aging.An improved method for investigating the selectivity of ion-selective electrodes with respect to hydrogen ions is based on the mixed solution method utilizing tris buffers. The selectivity of the sodium ion electrodes with respect to hydrogen ions was also found to depend on the ratio of the primary to interfering ion activity. Some other improvements in technique are also reported.     

Chitosan‐Based Glucose Oxidase Electrodes Enhanced by Silver Nanoparticles

Silver nanoparticles enhanced glucose oxidase electrodes were prepared on the basis of chitosan matrix. The enzyme electrodes exhibited high sensitivity and excellent response performance to glucose with a linear range from 1×10^?6 to 8×10^?3 mol · L^?1. And the time reaching the steady‐state amperometric response was less than 5 seconds. The inhibition percentage of this enzyme electrode against copper ions concentration was linear ranging from 1.2×10^?6 to 5×10^?5 mol · L^?1. These properties of enzyme electrodes are probably due to the excellent electron transfer of silver nanoparticles and the orientation of glucose oxidase molecule.     

1-Furoylthiourea-Sonogel-Carbon electrodes: Structural and electrochemical characterization

A new type of sensor based on Sonogel-Carbon materials modified with 1-(2-furoyl)-3-(1-naphthyl)thiourea is presented to be used as an amperometric sensor for metals. Different percentages of modifier were tested in order to optimise the structural and mechanical properties, as well as the electrochemical behaviour.Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD) and powder XRD were used for the structural characterization of these electrodes. The 1-(2-furoyl)-3-(1-naphthyl)thiourea did not modify significantly the structural and mechanical properties of the Sonogel-Carbon electrodes, being similar to other modifications carried out previously in these materials. For the study of the electrochemical response, anodic stripping differential pulse voltammetry (ASDPV) was employed, optimising other parameters of measurement such as pH of the buffer, potential and accumulation time and pulse amplitude. The electrochemical response of the modified electrodes improved significantly with respect to the non-modified electrode, giving good signals and acceptable detection limit.     

Screen-printed copper ion-selective electrodes

A simple, low-cost and reproducible method for the mass production of potentiometric ion-selective electrodes for copper ions is presented. These planar, strip sensors were obtained by screen-printing. The application of pastes cured at low temperature allows printing of the sensors on low-cost, plastic substrates. The pastes for printing of ion-sensitive thick-film membranes were based on copper (1) and copper (II) sulfides. The analytical characteristics of the thick-film electrodes were compared. The analytical properties (range of determination, sensitivity, selectivity, response time) of the copper (I) sulfide-based sensors were comparable with those for conventional ion-selective electrodes.     

Biosensing properties of diamond and carbon nanotubes

The biochemical properties of boron-doped diamond (BDD), carbon nanofiber, fullerene, and multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) electrodes have been investigated comparatively. Physiochemical factors which affect the biosensing properties such as surface hydrophobicities, effective surface area, and intrinsic material properties are studied. Voltammetric responses of the as-grown thin film electrode and surface-modified electrode to biomolecules such as L-ascorbic acid (L-AA), dopamine (DA), and uric acid are examined. As-grown MWCNT electrodes exhibit selective voltammetric responses to the different biomolecules and faster electron-transfer kinetics compared to BDD. The selective response is due to the considerably lower anodic potential of L-AA on MWCNT (-48 mVvs Ag/AgCl compared to 575 mV on BDD). This electrocatalytic response can be replicated on a nonselective carbon nanofiber electrode by coating it with gold nanoparticles. BDD has no intrinsic selective response to L-AA, and surface modification by anodic polarization is necessary for resolving L-AA and DA.     

Chemically modified electrodes based on noble metals,polymer films,or their composites in organic voltammetry

The review deals with the current state of and prospects for the use of electrodes modified with noble metals, polymer films, or composites on their basis, which yield catalytic response in voltammetry. Techniques of applying noble metals, polymer films, or their composites to a conducting support are considered. The catalytic properties of immobilized redox mediators and the analytical, operating, and performance characteristics of this type of modified electrodes are compared.     

Reticulated vitreous carbon-plant tissue composite bioelectrodes

The construction and dynamic response characteristics of a tissue-porous electrode combination, composed of a plant tissue which is packed into reticulated vitreous carbon (RVC), are described. The open-cell structure of RVC thus serves as a template for the biocomponent. The immediate proximity of the tissue to the carbon surface results in a very rapid response. High sensitivity accrues from the high tissue “loading” and large electrode area. Such advantages are illustrated with mushroom-, potato- and horseradish root-packed RVC matrices. Bioaccumulation at alga-“loaded” RVC composites is also demonstrated. The effects of various operational variables on the response were evaluated. The tissue-RVC composite electrodes exhibit sigmoidal cyclic voltammograms, characteristic of partially blocked surfaces.     

Amperometric and voltammetric detection of hydrazine using glassy carbon electrodes modified with carbon nanotubes and catechol derivatives

A simple procedure was developed to prepare a glassy carbon (GC) electrode modified with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and catechol compounds. First, 25 microL of DMSO-CNTs solutions (0.4 mg/mL) was cast on the surface of GC electrode and dried in air to form a CNTs film. Then the GC/CNTs modified electrode immersed into a chlorogenic acid, catechine hydrate and caffeic acid solution (electroless deposition) for a short period of time (2-80s). The cyclic voltammogram of the modified electrode in aqueous solution shows a pair of well-defined, stable and nearly reversible redox couple (quinone/hydroquinone) with surface confined characteristics. The combination of unique electronic and electrocatalytic properties of CNTs and catechol compounds results in a remarkable synergistic augmentation on the response. The electrochemical reversibility and stability of modified electrode prepared with incorporation of catechol compound into CNTs film was evaluated and compared with usual methods for attachment of catechols to electrode surfaces. The transfer coefficient (alpha), heterogeneous electron transfer rate constants (k(s)) and surface concentrations (Gamma) for GC/CNTs/catechol compound modified electrodes were calculated through the cyclic voltammetry technique. The modified electrodes showed excellent catalytic activity, fast response time and high sensitivity toward oxidation of hydrazine in phosphate buffer solutions at pH range 4-8. The modified electrode retains its initial response for at least 2 months if stored in dry ambient condition. The properties of modified electrodes as an amperometric sensor for micromolar or lower concentration detection of hydrazine have been characterized.     

Solid-state reference electrodes for potentiometric sensors

The availability and application of solid-state reference electrodes for potentiometric electrochemical sensors are briefly reviewed. For a long time, considerable efforts have been made to combine solid-state indicator electrodes with equivalent reference electrodes to take advantage of the absence of liquid system components to full capacity. In spite of various suggestions to solve the problem, no type of solid-state reference electrode is so far available with properties completely identical to conventional ones.     

Screen-printed copper ion-selective electrodes

A simple, low-cost and reproducible method for the mass production of potentiometric ion-selective electrodes for copper ions is presented. These planar, strip sensors were obtained by screen-printing. The application of pastes cured at low temperature allows printing of the sensors on low-cost, plastic substrates. The pastes for printing of ion-sensitive thick-film membranes were based on copper (I) and copper (II) sulfides. The analytical characteristics of the thick-film electrodes were compared. The analytical properties (range of determination, sensitivity, selectivity, response time) of the copper (I) sulfide-based sensors were comparable with those for conventional ion-selective electrodes. Received: 12 January 2000 / Revised: 13 March 2000 / Accepted: 16 March 2000