Sensitive electrochemical detection of arsenic (III) using gold nanoparticle modified carbon nanotubes via anodic stripping voltammetry |
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Authors: | Xiao Lei Wildgoose Gregory G Compton Richard G |
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Institution: | aPhysical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, Oxford University, South Parks Road, OX1 3QZ, United Kingdom |
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Abstract: | Gold nanoparticles were deposited electrolessly on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) via in situ reduction of HAuCl4 by NaBH4. The resulting gold covered nanotubes were immobilised onto the surface of a glassy carbon electrode via evaporation of a suspension in chloroform. Anodic stripping voltammetry was performed with the modified electrode in As(III) solutions. A limit of detection (LOD based on 3σ) of 0.1 μg L−1 was obtained but more importantly a sensitivity of 1985 μA μM−1 was obtained with square wave voltammetry (SWV) in an optimised system with a deposition time of 120 s. These values, particularly the high sensitivity compare favourably with previously reported methods in the area of electrochemical arsenic detection. |
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Keywords: | Carbon nanotubes Gold Nanoparticles Electrode Voltammetry Surface modification |
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