Phosphomolybdate-modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes as effective mediating systems for electrocatalytic reduction of bromate

Electrocatalytic properties (towards reduction of bromate in 0.5 mol dm⁻³ H₂SO₄) of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) modified with phosphododecamolybdate (PMo₁₂) monolayers have been diagnosed using cyclic voltammetry and amperometry. The ability of negatively charged PMo₁₂-modified CNTs to attract electrostatically ultra-thin, positively charged conducting polymer (PEDOT or polypyrrole) structures is explored to grow in controlled manner hybrid organic-inorganic network electrocatalytic films. Due to the presence of three-dimensionally distributed CNTs, the films’ conductivity and porosity are improved. The hybrid systems utilizing polypyrrole, rather than PEDOT, have produced fairly higher bromate electroreduction catalytic currents. Comparison is also made to Nafion-stabilized dispersion of PMo₁₂-modified CNTs inks. The latter system is characterized by good stability and relatively the highest sensitivities with respect to bromate concentration.     

Differential pulse voltammetric determination of P(V) following adsorptive accumulation of alpha-[PMo(12)O(40)](3-) on a polypyrrole-modified glassy carbon electrode

On the basis of the formation and pre-concentration of an α-Keggin-type [PMo₁₂O₄₀]³⁻ complex, a novel voltammetric method was developed for the determination of trace levels of P(V). The α-[PMo₁₂O₄₀]³⁻ complex was formed by heating a 5×10⁻⁴ M Mo(VI)-0.2 M HCl-40% (v/v) CH₃CN system containing a trace amount of P(V) at 70 °C for 30 min. During the electrochemical polymerization of pyrrole in the α-[PMo₁₂O₄₀]³⁻ solution, the α-[PMo₁₂O₄₀]³⁻ complex was accumulated into the polypyrrole film on a glassy carbon electrode. The differential pulse voltammetric peak current due to the α-[PMo₁₂O₄₀]³⁻ complex incorporated in the polypyrrole film was linearly dependent on the P(V) concentration in the range of 5×10⁻⁹-5×10⁻⁷ M; a detection limit of 2×10⁻⁹ M was achieved.     

Characterization and Electrocatalytic Properties of Composite Poly(new fuchsin) and Phosphomolybdate Films

Organic/inorganic hybrid films of poly(new fuchsin) and phosphomolybdate (PMo₁₂O ) have been prepared in acidic aqueous solutions. These new combination films are stable, electrochemically active, and can be produced on glassy carbon, platinum, gold, and transparent semiconductor tin oxide electrodes. An electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance along with cyclic voltammetry and UV‐visible absorption spectroscopy were used to study the in situ growth of the hybrid films. The hybrid poly(new fuchsin) and PMo₁₂O films showed four obvious redox couples, and when transferred to various acidic aqueous solutions, the formal potentials of the four redox couples were found to be pH dependent. The electrocatalytic reduction of ClO , BrO , IO , SO , S₂O , H₂O₂, and NO by the hybrid poly(new fuchsin) and PMo₁₂O films was achieved in acidic aqueous solutions. In an aqueous solution at pH 1.5, a hybrid poly(new fuchsin) and PMo₁₂O film showed a higher electrocatalytic reduction activity of IO than BrO or ClO , and the order of electrocatalytic activity was IO >BrO >ClO . The order of electrocatalytic reduction of SO , S₂O , H₂O₂, and NO by hybrid poly(new fuchsin) and PMo₁₂O films in an aqueous solution at pH 1.5 was NO >H₂O₂>S₂O and SO . The electrocatalytic reactions of the poly(new fuchsin) and PMo₁₂O films were investigated using the rotating ring‐disk electrode method.     

Direct electrochemistry of glucose oxidase on sulfonated graphene/gold nanoparticle hybrid and its application to glucose biosensing

Sulfonated graphene nanosheet/gold nanoparticle (SGN/Au) hybrid was synthesized by electrostatic self-assembly of anionic SGN and positively charged gold nanoparticles. Due to the well-dispersivity of SGN in aqueous solution and its adequate negative charge, Au nanoparticles were assembled uniformly on graphene surface with high distribution. With the advantages of both graphene and Au nanoparticles, SGN/Au hybrid showed enhanced electrocatalytic activity towards O₂ reduction. Furthermore, it provided a conductive and favorable microenvironment for the glucose oxidase (GOD) immobilization and thus promoted its direct electron transfer at the glassy carbon electrode. Based on the consumption of O₂ caused by glucose at the interface of GOD electrode modified with SGN/Au hybrid, the modified electrode displayed satisfactory analytical performance, including high sensitivity (14.55 μA mM^?1 cm^?2), low detection limit (0.2 mM), an acceptable linear range from 2 to 16 mM, and also the prevention from the interference of some species. These results indicated that the prepared SGN/Au hybrid is a promising candidate material for high-performance glucose biosensor.     

Catalysis of quinone-hydroguinone redox reactions at polypyrrole benzenesulphonate-coated platinum electrodes

The two-electron two-proton redox reaction of the benzoquinone-hydroquinone (Q/QH₂) couple in aqueous solution has been studied by cyclic voltammetry at platinum electrodes coated with polypyrrole benzensulphonate. In contrast to the behaviour on bare platinum, the voltammetric response of the Q/QH₂ couple on polypyrrole is close to the Nernstian behaviour within pH range from 1 to 7. The heterogeneous rate constant k_s determined from the peak separations is in the range of 10⁻³ cm s⁻¹. It is independent of the film thickness in a wide range and slightly pH-dependent, with a minimum at pH 4. Compared with related results based on polypyrrole perchlorate-coated gold electrodes, less aging of the catalytic efficiency is observed. Higher peak currents with increasing polypyrrole coverage suggest partial diffusion of the substrate into the bulk of the film. Preliminary studies on more complex quinones, ubiquinone-1, plastoquinone-1 and the bis-quinone of dibenzo [18] crown-6 demonstrate similar catalytic effects of polypyrrole layers. Potential applications of polypyrrole-coated electrodes in organic electrochemistry and bioelectroanalytical chemistry are discussed.     

Electropolymerization of iron tetra(<Emphasis Type="Italic">o</Emphasis>-aminophenyl)porphyrin from aqueous solution and the electrocatalytic behavior of modified electrode

Stable electroactive iron tetra(o-aminophenyl)porphyrin (FeTAPP) films are prepared by electropolymerization from aqueous solution by cycling the electrode potential between −0.4 and 1.0 V vs Ag/AgCl at 0.1 V s⁻¹. The cyclic voltammetric response indicates that polymerization takes place after the oxidation of amino groups, and the films could be produced on glassy carbon (GC) and gold electrodes. The film growth of poly(FeTAPP) was monitored by using cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance. The cyclic voltammetric features of Fe(III)/Fe(II) redox couple in the film resembles that of surface confined redox species. The electrochemical response of the modified electrode was found to be dependent on the pH of the contacting solution with a negative shift of 57 mV/pH. The electrocatalytic behavior of poly(FeTAPP) film-modified electrode was investigated towards reduction of hydrogen peroxide, molecular oxygen, and chloroacetic acids (mono-, di-, and tri-). The reduction of hydrogen peroxide, molecular oxygen, and dichloroacetic acid occurred at less negative potential on poly(FeTAPP) film compared to bare GC electrode. Particularly, the overpotential of hydrogen peroxide was reduced substantially. The O₂ reduction proceeds through direct four-electron reduction mechanism.     

Preparation and Characterization of GCE Coatings Combining DDDMAB and PDADMAC with FAD and HCM for Electrocatalytic Detection of Oxygen and Sulfur Oxoanions

Electrochemically active hybrid coatings based on cationic films, didodecyldimethylammonium bromide (DDDMAB), and poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDADMAC) are prepared on glassy carbon electrode surface by cycling the film‐covered electrode repetitively in a pH 7 solution containing flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), and anionic hexacyanometalate (HCM) complexes, Fe(CN)₆^3? and Ru(CN)₆^4?. Cyclic voltammetric features of hybrid coatings resemble that of electron transfer process of surface‐confined redox species. Electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM) was used to monitor the deposition of FAD on DDDMAB film. Cyclic voltammetric peak potentials of modified electrode were found to be shifted to more negative region with increasing pH of contacting solution with a slope value of 63.3mV per pH unit. The electrocatalytic behavior of FAD‐modified DDDMAB‐coated GCE and hybrid film electrodes was tested towards reduction of oxygen, S₂O₈^2?, SO₅^2? and oxidation of SO₃^2?. The application of FAD‐modified DDDMAB‐coated GCE for S₂O₈^2? estimation was demonstrated in amperometric mode. The sensitivity and detection limit (S/N=3) were 267.6 μA mM^?1 and 2×10^?6 M, respectively.     

Development of copper-stabilized conducting-polymer/polyoxometalate hybrid materials for effective electrochemical charging

A hybrid organic-inorganic material composed of poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene), PEDOT, derivatized with 4-(pyrrol-e1-yl) benzoic acid, PyBA, and Keggin-type copper (II)-salt of H₃PMo₁₂O₄₀ has been proposed here. Such features as good electronic conductivity of PEDOT, hydrophilic and coordination capabilities of PyBA, the ability of copper (II) ions to link PyBA carboxylic groups, and phosphomolybdate anionic sites, as well as high protonic and mixed-valence conductivities of H₃PMo₁₂O₄₀ have been explored here to produce a stable composite material charcterized by reasonable charge propagation dynamics. Characterization and formation of the hybrid ca. 0.6 μm thick PEDOT/PyBA-Cu_xH_yPMo₁₂O₄₀ films have been asessed by FTIR, XRD, AFM, SEM, as well as using electrochemical methods. Among important feautures of the proposed hybrid system is the ability to undergo reversible charging/discharhging (both under voltammetric and galvanostatic conditions) in a manner analogous to what is observed in battery-type cells. Typical parameters, such as specific capacity, energy, and power densities, are provided and discussed.

     

Electrochemical charging and electrocatalysis at hybrid films of polymer-interconnected polyoxometallate-stabilized carbon submicroparticles

Using the layer-by-layer technique, carbon submicroparticles, that have been modified and stabilized with monolayers of Keggin-type phosphododecamolybdate (PMo₁₂O₄₀³⁻), can be dispersed in multilayer films of organic polymers, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene), i.e., PEDOT, or poly(diallyldimethylammonium) chloride, i.e., PDDA, deposited on glassy carbon or indium-tin oxide conductive glass electrodes. The approach involves alternate treatments in the colloidal suspension of PMo₁₂O₄₀³⁻-covered carbon submicroparticles in the solution of monomer, 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene or in solution of PDDA polymer. Electrostatic attractive interactions between anionic phosphomolybdate-modified carbon submicroparticles and cationic polymer layers permit not only uniform and controlled growth of the hybrid organic–inorganic film but also contribute to its overall stability. The system composed of PMo₁₂O₄₀³⁻-covered carbon submicroparticles dispersed in PEDOT is characterized by fast dynamics of charge transport and has been used to construct symmetric microelectrochemical redox capacitor. The PDDA-based system has occurred to be attractive for electrocatalytic reduction of hydrogen peroxide.     

Planar Antiaromatic Core-Modified 24π Hexaphyrin(1.0.1.0.1.0) and 32π Octaphyrin(1.0.1.0.1.0.1.0) Bearing Alternate Hybrid Diheterole Units

The Lewis acid catalyzed self-condensation of hybrid diheterole (furan-pyrrole and thiophene-pyrrole) precursors has afforded novel Hückel antiaromatic 24π hexaphyrin(1.0.1.0.1.0) and 32π octaphyrin(1.0.1.0.1.0.1.0) structures without β-annulated bridges. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis of the hybrid porphyrinoids ( S₃N₃-ox and O₄N₄-ox ) revealed a nearly planar conformation and the ¹H NMR spectra suggest the presence of paratropic ring currents. These antiaromatic macrocycles show characteristic optical features and underwent reversible two-electron reduction to Hückel aromatic 26π- and 34π-electron species, respectively, as is evident from the results of spectroscopic and theoretical studies (nucleus-independent chemical shift (NICS) and anisotropy of the current-induced density (ACID) calculations). The incorporation of hybrid diheteroles alternately into expanded porphyrin skeletons provides a novel approach to the fine-tuning of the electronic structures of planar antiaromatic macrocycles.     

Oxidation of methanol at the network film of polyoxometallate-linked ruthenium-stabilized platinum nanoparticles

We explore here the ability of ruthenium hydroxo species to undergo spontaneous deposition on Pt nanoparticles and to form colloidal solutions of oxoruthenium-protected (-stabilized) nanoparticles of Pt. These particles can be spontaneously attracted to carbon substrates, and they form ultrathin self-assembled films. Fabrication of the multilayer network films on electrodes has been achieved by linking the positively charged oxoruthenium-covered Pt clusters with heteropolyanions of tungsten. By repeated alternate treatments in a solution of phosphododecatungstate (PW₁₂O₄₀^3–) and in a colloidal suspension of oxoruthenium-protected (-stabilized) Pt nanoparticles, the film thickness can be increased systematically (layer by layer) to form stable three-dimensional assemblies on carbon electrodes. It is apparent from cyclic voltammetric and chronoamperometric measurements (that were performed at 20 and 60 °C) that the resulting hybrid films show attractive properties towards the oxidation of methanol at fairly low potentials (0.25–0.4 V versus the saturated calomel electrode). With approximately the same loading of oxoruthenium-covered Pt nanoparticles and under analogous conditions, linking or derivatizing the nanoparticles with phosphotungstate leads to the systems higher electrocatalytic activity. It is possible that, in addition to ruthenium hydroxo species, PW₁₂O₄₀^3– exhibits an activating effect on dispersed Pt particles. An alternative explanation may involve the possibility of different morphologies of the catalytic films in the presence and absence of phosphotungstate anions.Dedicated to Zbigniew Galus on the occation of his 70th birthday     

Organic-inorganic hybrid supramolecular architecture constructed from Keggin-type [PMo<Subscript>12</Subscript>O<Subscript>40</Subscript>]<Superscript>3−</Superscript> clusters and transition metal complexes

A Keggin organic-inorganic hybrid polyoxometalate combined with nickel complex [Ni (Dmf)₃(H₂O)][HPMo₁₂O₄₀] · (Dmf) · 2H₂O (I) has been synthesized and structurally characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectrum, TG analysis, cyclic voltammetry, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Interestingly, a two-dimensional supramolecular network is constructed by the [PMo₁₂O₄₀]³⁻ polyanions, [Ni(Dmf)₃(H₂O)]²⁺ cations, and water molecules via hydrogen-bonding interactions. The cyclic voltammetric measurements illustrate that the [PMo₁₂O₄₀]³⁻ polyanion is the electrochemical redox active center of I in the solution.     

Structure and redox properties of electropolymerized film obtained from iron meso‐tetrakis(3‐thienyl)porphyrin

Oxidative polymerization of bromoiron(III) meso‐tetrakis(3‐thienyl)porphyrin gave a novel polymeric porphyrin complex randomly crosslinked at the 2,5‐positions of the peripheral thienyl groups. The electrical semiconductivity of ca. 10^?5 S/cm after I₂ doping indicated that the polymer had a π‐conjugated structure with a moderate delocalization of π electrons over the thienylporphyrin units. PM3 calculations for free‐base models revealed that HOCO (the highest occupied crystal orbital) band width was reduced by introduction of the porphyrin moieties into the thienylene backbone and yet low HOCO‐LUCO (the lowest unoccupied crystal orbital) gap was maintained, which accounted for the relatively low electrical conductivity of the porphyrin polymer. The modified electrode prepared by electropolymerization was redox‐active due to the presence of iron(II/III) couple and the semiconductivity of the film, which served as a novel non‐enzymatic electrochemical sensor for superoxide anion radical based on the facile electrocatalytic oxidation of the superoxide. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Phosphomolybdate-doped-poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) coated gold nanoparticles: Synthesis,characterization and electrocatalytic reduction of bromate

Phosphomolybdate, H₃PMo₁₂O₄₀, (PMo₁₂)-doped-poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) coated gold nanoparticles have been synthesized in aqueous solution by reduction of AuCl₄⁻ using hydroxymethyl EDOT as a reducing agent in the presence of polystyrene sulfonate and PMo₁₂. The resulting PMo₁₂-doped-PEDOT stabilized Au nanoparticles are water soluble and have been characterized by UV–visible spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and electrochemistry. Glassy carbon electrodes modified with these Au nanoparticles show excellent stability and catalytic activity towards the reduction of bromate in an aqueous electrolyte solution containing 10 mM H₂SO₄ and 0.1 M Na₂SO₄.     

Synthesis, structure and luminescent property of a new hybrid solid based on Keggin anions and silver-organonitrogen fragments

A new hybrid solid, {Ag(phen)₂}₂{[Ag(phen)]₂[PMo₁₂O₄₀]} (phen=1,10-phenanthroline) 1, constructed from one-electron-reduced mono-supported α-Keggin polyanions and silver-phenanthroline fragments via either covalent bonds or supramolecular interactions, is described. In the structure of 1, mono-supported {Ag(phen)[PMo₁₂O₄₀]}³⁻ polyanions are connected by {Ag(phen)}⁺ linking fragments to form a hybrid chain structure with engrafted phen ligands. {Ag(phen)₂}⁺ counter-cations occur in pairs trapping in strong inter-chain π-π stacking to form a three-dimensional supramolecular framework. Luminescent investigation of the compound indicates that 1 displays fascinating orange luminescent property at ambient temperature.     

Photoluminescent multilayer film based on polyoxometalate and tris(2,2-bipyridine)ruthenium

A photoluminescent multilayer film based on Keggin-type polyoxometalate PMo₁₂O₄₀³⁻ (PMo₁₂) and transition metal complex tris(2,2-bipyridine) ruthenium [Ru(bpy)₃]²⁺ (Ru(bpy)) was prepared by using layer-by-layer assembly(LBL). The formation of multilayer film was monitored by ultraviolet absorption spectra. The absorption intensity of characteristic peaks increase with a four-layer cycle, indicating that the LBL assembly film grow linearly and reproducibly from layer to layer. The composition of the film was measured by X-ray photoelectron spectrum (XPS). The data of XPS confirmed the presence of the expected elements. The film exhibited photoluminescence arising from π^*−t_2g ligand-to-metal transition of Ru(bpy) and redox activity attributing to molybdenum-centered redox processes of PMo₁₂. The surface morphology of multilayer film was characterized by atomic force microscopy (AFM). The result shows that the film had a smooth surface with root-mean-square (rms) roughness ca. 1.363 nm for {PEI/(PSS/PEI/PMo₁₂/Ru(bpy))₃}. The grains are homogeneously dispersed in the substrate and have a rather narrow diameter size distribution.     

Direct electrochemistry and electrocatalysis of hemoglobin in a multilayer {nanogold/PDDA}n inorganic–organic hybrid film

A new amperometric biosensor for hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) has been developed that is based on direct electrochemistry and electrocatalysis of hemoglobin (Hb) in a multilayer inorganic–organic hybrid film. o-Phenylenediamine (PDA) was electropolymerized onto a glassy carbon electrode (GCE), and then negatively charged nanogold particles and positively charged poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA) were alternately assembled on the PDA/GCE surface. Finally, Hb was electrostatically adsorbed on the surface of gold nanoparticles. The electrochemical behavior of the resulting biosensor (Hb/{nanogold/PDDA}_n/PDA/GCE) was assessed and optimized. The performance and factors influencing the biosensor were studied in detail. Under optimal conditions, the immobilized Hb displayed good electrocatalytic response to the H₂O₂ reduction ranging from 1.3 μM to 1.4 mM with a detection limit of 0.8 μM (at 3δ). In addition, the biosensor exhibited rapid response, good reproducibility, and long-term stability. Electronic supplementary material to this paper is available in electronic form at Correspondence: Dianyong Tang, Department of Chemistry and Life Science, Leshan Teachers College, Sichuan (Leshan) 614000, P.R. China     

An enhanced biosensor for glutamate based on self-assembled carbon nanotubes and dendrimer-encapsulated platinum nanobiocomposites-doped polypyrrole film

An enhanced amperometric biosensor based on incorporating one kind of unique nanobiocomposite as dopant within an electropolymerized polypyrrole film has been investigated. The nanobiocomposite was synthesized by self-assembling glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH) and poly(amidoamine) dendrimer-encapsulated platinum nanoparticles (Pt-DENs) onto multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs). ζ-Potentials and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) confirmed the uniform growth of the layer-by-layer nanostructures onto the carboxyl-functionalized CNTs. The size of Pt nanoparticles is approximately 3 nm. The (GLDH/Pt-DENs)_n/CNTs/Ppy hybrid film was obtained by electropolymerization of pyrrole onto glassy carbon electrodes and characterized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), cyclic voltammetry (CV) and other electrochemical measurements. All methods indicated that the (GLDH/Pt-DENs)_n/CNTs nanobiocomposites were entrapped within the porous polypyrrole film and resulted in a hybrid film that showed a high electrocatalytic ability toward the oxidation of glutamate at a potential 0.2 V versus Ag/AgCl. The biosensor shows performance characteristics with high sensitivity (51.48 μA mM⁻¹), rapid response (within 3 s), low detection limit (about 10 nM), low level of interference and excellent reproducibility and stability.     

Synthesis,crystal structure and properties of a neodymium(III) coordination polymer of 1D chain structure based on typical plenary Keggin cluster

A 1D zigzag chain compound, [{Nd(NMP)₆}(PMo₁₂O₄₀)] _n , has been synthesized by reaction of α-H₃PMo₁₂O₄₀?·?nH₂O, Nd₂O₃ and NMP (NMP?=?N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone) in acetonitrile–water mixture, and characterized by elemental analysis, IR and UV spectra, and X-ray single crystal structural analysis. The crystal structure indicates that the title compound forms a one-dimensional zigzag chain built from alternating polyanions and cationic units through Mo–O_t–Nd–O_t–Mo links. In the compound, Nd³⁺ are eight-coordinate with a bicapped trigonal prism geometry of oxygen atoms, from six NMP molecules and two adjacent polyanions, and two terminal oxygen atoms of the polyanions occupying the caps. The powder ESR spectrum at 110?K of the title compound after being exposed to sunshine shows the signal of Mo⁵⁺, g?=?1.96. The CV shows that the title compound undergoes five two-electron reversible reductions and that [PMo₁₂O₄₀]^3? are active centers for electrochemical redox in solutions; cations have a small effect on electrochemical redox.     

A carbositall electrode modified with a SiO<Subscript>2</Subscript>-hemoglobin-gold film as a promising biosensing element

The analytical prospects of a carbositall electrode modified with a film based on SiO₂, hemoglobin (Hb), and gold nanoparticles (CSE SiO₂-Hb-Au), prepared by deposition with an electrically generated catalyst, are reported. Hemoglobin on the surface of CSE SiO₂-Hb-Au is shown to possess electrocatalytic activity toward dissolved oxygen, giving a rationale for the development of a rapid voltammetric procedure of O₂ quantification with a detection limit of 0.1 mg/L. The inhibition activity of a number of nitrogen-containing organic substances to the catalytic current CSE SiO₂-Hb-Au is studied. A voltammetric procedure is proposed for determination of the anti-flu drug rimantadine, 1-(1-adamantyl)ethylamine hydrochloride, with a detection limit of 0.4 mg/L. The procedure is applicable to the quantification of rimantadine in blood serum and saliva.