Ultrasensitive electrochemical determination of metronidazole based on polydopamine/carboxylic multi-walled carbon nanotubes nanocomposites modified GCE

An ultrasensitive electrochemical sensor based on polydopamine/carboxylic multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs à COOH) nanocomposites modified glassy carbon electrode(GCE) was presented in this work, which has been developed for highly selective and highly sensitive determination of an antimicrobial drug, metronidazole. The preparation of polydopamine/MWCNTs–COOH nanocomposites/GCE sensor is simple and possesses high reproducible, where polydopamine can be coated on the surface of MWCNTs–COOH via a simple electropolymerization process. Under optimized conditions, the proposed sensor showed ultrasensitive determination for metronidazole with a wide linear detection range from5 to 5000 mmol/dm^3 and a low detection limit of 0.25 mmol/dm^3(S/N=3). Moreover, the proposed sensor has been successfully applied for the quantitative determination of metronidazole in real drug samples. This work may provide a novel and effective analytical platform for determination of metronidazole in application of real pharmaceutical and biological samples analysis.

Electrochemical Reduction of Oxygen on Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes Electrode in Alkaline Solution

The multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) electrode was constructed using poly-tetrafluoroethylene as binder, and the electrochemical reductive behavior of oxygen in alkaline solution was first examined on this electrode. Compared with other carbon materials, MWNTs show higher electrocatalytic activity, and the reversibility of O2 reduction reaction is greatly improved. The experiments reveal that the electrochemical reduction of O2 to HO2- is controlled by adsorption. The preliminary results illustrate the potential application of MWNTs in fuel cells.

Pyrolyzed Iron Phthalocyanine-Modified Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes as Composite Anode in Marine Sediment Microbial Fuel Cells and Its Electrochemical Performance

Improving the performance of anode is a crucial step for increasing output power of marine sediment microbial fuel cells(MSMFCs)to drive marine monitor to work for a long term on the ocean floor.A pyrolyzed iron phthalocyanine modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes composite(FePc/MWCNTs)has been utilized as a novel nodified anode in the MSMFC.Its structure of the composite modified anode and electrochemical performance have been investigated respectively in the paper.There is a substantial improvement in electron-transfer efficiency from the bacteria biofilm to the modified anode via the pyrolyzed FePc/MWCNTs composite based on their cyclic voltammetry(CV)and Tafel curves.The electron transfer kinetic activity of the FePc/MWCNTs-modified anode is 1.86 times higher than of the unmodified anode.The maximum power density of the modified MSMFC was 572.3±14 m W m^-2,which is 2.6 times larger than the unmodified one(218.3±11 m W m^-2).The anodic structure and cell scale would be greatly minimized to obtain the same output power by the modified MSMFC,so that it will make the MSMFC to be easily deployed on the remote ocean floor.Therefore,it would have a great significance for us to design a novel and renewable long term power source.Finally,a novel molecular synergetic mechanism is proposed to elucidate its excellent electrochemical performance.

Low‑Cost,Scalable Fabrication of All‑Fabric Piezoresistive Sensors via Binder‑Free,In‑Situ Welding of Carbon Nanotubes on Bicomponent Nonwovens

Wearable piezoresistive sensors have shown enormous application prospects in flexible electronics and human-machine interfaces.However,current piezoresistive sensors suffer from common deficiencies including high fabrication cost,poor comfort and low attachment fastness of conductive substances on substrates,thereby impeding their large-scale production and practical use.Herein,a three-dimensional all-fabric piezoresistive sensor is reported based on coating multi-wall carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)on bicomponent nonwovens composed of core-sheath fibers.The combination of core-sheath fibers with a heat-induced welding strategy greatly improves the adhesion fastness and stability of MWCNT network.The multi-layered all-fabric structure provides as-prepared sensors with high sensitivity(9.43%kPa^(-1)in 0-10 kPa and 0.076%kPa^(-1)in 20-120 kPa),wide pressure-sensing range(0-120 kPa),fast response/relaxation time(100 and 60 ms),good reproducibility and air permeability.Application of the sensor is demonstrated through the detection of human activities(such as pulse,cough and joint movements)and the wireless monitoring of forefinger bending.Moreover,our sensor is fabricated out of cost-effective materials,using scalable approach without using glue or binders.The method established in this work may provide an efficient strategy for the design and production of high-performance all-fabric piezoresistive sensors.

Electrochemical Detection of Sudan I Using a Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube/Chitosan Composite Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode

In this work, a simple and sensitive electrochemical method was developed to determine Sudan I by cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry using a glassy carbon electrode modified with a chitosan/carbon nanotube composite. In cyclic voltammetry, Sudan I exhibited a well-defined oxidation peak located at 0.72 V at the multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)/chitosan-modified GCE. The determination conditions, including pH, scan rate, and chitosan: MWCNT mass ratio at the modified electrode, were optimized. Under the optimum experimental conditions, Sudan I could be linearly detected by differential pulse voltammetry with a detection limit of 3.0 × 10-8 mol?L-1.

Electrochemical sensing of DNA immobilization and hybridization based on carbon nanotubes/nano zinc oxide/chitosan composite film

A novel electrochemical DNA biosensor based on zinc oxide （ZnO） nanoparticles and multi-walled carbon nanotubes （MWNTs） for DNA immobilization and enhanced hybridization detection is presented. The MWNTs/nano ZnO/chitosan composite film modified glassy carbon electrode （MWNTs/ZnO/CHIT/GCE） was fabricated and DNA probes were immobilized on the electrode surface. The hybridization events were monitored by differential pulse voltammetry （DPV） using methylene blue （MB） as an indicator. The sensor can effectively discriminate different DNA sequences related to PAT gene in the transgenic corn, with a detection limit of 2.8× 10^-12 mol/L of target sequence.

<i>β</i>-cyclodextrin Covalently Functionalized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis, Characterization and a Sensitive Biosensor Platform

In this study, we presented the preparation of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) covalently functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and its application in modifying the solid glass carbon electrode (GCE). Cyclic voltammetry (CV) method was employed to evaluate the performance of the modified GCE. Solubility experiment indicated the conjugation of SWCNTs and β-CD, SWCNTs-β-CD with 8 wt% β-CD content could be well dispersed in water. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) demonstrated that the aggregated SWCNTs bundle were effectively exfoliated to small bundle, even individual tube. The β-CD component was grafted on the side walls as well as tips of SWCNTs, and the grafted β-CD component was not uniformly coated on the surface of SWCNTs. The CV measurements indicated the performance of the GCE modified by SWCNTs-β-CD was better than that of the GCE modified by the hybrid of SWCNTs/β-CD, where ascorbic acid (AA) and uric acid (UA) were selected as a prelimiltary substrate to evaluate it. The enhanced performance of the modified GCE should be ascribed to the integration of the excellent electrocatalytic property of SWCNTs with the inclusion ability of β-CD to analyte molecule.

Sensitive and selective molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes for doxycycline hyclate determination

An electrochemical sensor for doxycycline hyclate(DC)detection with high sensitivity and good selectivity is reported.The sensor was fabricated by electro-polymerization of molecularly imprinted polymers(MIPs)in the presence of DC onto multi-walled carbon nanotubes modified glassy carbon electrode(MWCNTs/GCE).The MWCNTs can significantly increase the current response of the sensor,leading to enhanced sensitivity.The MIPs provide selective recognition sites for DC detection.The experimental parameters,such as the polymer monomer concentration,supporting electrolyte pH,the time for electro-polymerization and the incubation time of the sensor with DC were optimized.Under optimized experimental conditions,the sensor displayed a linear range of 0.05μmol/L-0.5μmol/L towards DC detection,with the detection limit of 1.3×10^-2μmol/L.The sensor was successfully applied for recovery test of DC in human serum samples.

Electrochemical Sensor for Sensitive Determination of Ga（III） Ion Based on β-Cyclodextrin Incorporated Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes and Imprinted Sol-gel Composite Film

A novel sensor for detection of trace gallium ion [Ga（III）] was created by stepwise modification of a gold electrode with fl-cyclodextrin （β-CD）/multi-walled carbon nanotubes （MWCNTs） and an ion imprinted polymer （IIP）. The sensor surface morphology was characterized by scanning electron microscopy. The electrochemical performance of the imprinted sensor was investigated by cyclic voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry and chronoamperometry. The sensor displayed excellent selectivity towards the target Ga（III） ion. Meanwhile, the introduced MWCNTs displayed noticeable catalytic activity, and fl：CD demonstrated significant enrichment capacity. A linear calibration curve was obtained covering the concentration range from 5.0 × 10 8 to 1.0 × 10-4 moloL-1, with a detection limit of 7.6× 10 9 mol·L-1. The proposed sensor was successfully applied to detect Ga（III） in real urine samples.

Electrochemical detection and degradation of ibuprofen from water on multi-walled carbon nanotubes-epoxy composite electrode

This work describes the electrochemical behaviour of ibuprofen on two types of multi-walled carbon nanotubes based composite electrodes, i.e., multi-walled carbon nanotubes-epoxy （MWCNT） and silver-modified zeolite-multi-wailed carbon nanotubes-epoxy （AgZMWCNT） composites electrodes. The composite electrodes were obtained using two-roll mill procedure. SEM images of surfaces of the composites revealed a homogeneous distribution of the composite components within the epoxy matrix. AgZMWCNT composite electrode exhibited the better electrical conductivity and larger electroactive surface area. The electrochemical determination of ibuprofen （IBP） was achieved using AgZMWCNT by cyclic voltammetry, differential-pulsed voltammetry, square-wave voltammetry and chronoamperometry. The IBP degradation occurred on both composite electrodes under controlled electrolysis at 1.2 and 1.75 V vs. Ag/AgCl, and IBP concentration was determined comparatively by differential-pulsed voltammetry, under optimized conditions using AgZMWCNT electrode and UV-Vis spectrophotometry methods to determine the IBP degradation performance for each electrode. AgZMWCNT electrode exhibited a dual character allowing a double application in IBP degradation process and its control.

Synthesis and characterization of novel dopamine-derivative:Application of modified multi-wall carbon nanotubes paste electrode for electrochemical investigation

Novel dopamine-derivative compound,3,5-diamino-N-（3,4-dihydroxyphenethyl）benzamide（3,5-DAB）was prepared in two steps.In the first step dopamine hydrochloride was reacted with 3,5-dinitrobenzoyl chloride in the presence of propylene oxide.In the second step reduction of nitro groups resulted in preparation of 3,5-DAB in quantitative yield.This material was characterized using conventional spectroscopic methods such as FT-IR and ~1H NMR.In addition,the redox response of a modified carbon nanotubes paste electrode of 3,5-DAB was investigated in aqueous solution at a neutral pH.The result showed that the electrode process has a quasi-reversible response,withΔE_p,greater than the（59/n） mV expected for a reversible system.Finally,the diffusion coefficient for redox process in paraffin oil matrix obtained using chronoamperometry methods.

Highly sensitive and dynamically stable strain sensors based on porous-designed Fe nanowires/multi-walled carbon nanotubes with stable bi-conducting networks

Flexible sensors for high strain sensitivity and dynamic stability are important for the development of human-interactive and health-monitoring devices.However,establishing a stable conductive network with low-conductivity material filling that can resist tensile strain failure and achieve high device performance still faces significant challenges.Herein,a highly stretchable and sensitive strain sensor with strong dynamic stability and low conductive materials filling was fabricated based on highly conductive multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)and Fe nanowires(NWs)to construct a porous-designed bi-conducting network using a salt sacrificial template approach.The porous-designed Fe NW/MWCNT strain sensor(PFMS)with low material filling(3.6 wt.%Fe NWs and 10.6 wt.%MWCNTs)showed high sensitivity with a gauge factor(GF)of 134.98(strain range 0–22%)and 569.37(strain range 22%–60%),which is much higher compared with the pure MWCNT strain sensor with a GF of 7.46.This is attributed to the significant change in the contact area and contact resistance of the Fe NW/MWCNT bi-conducting network during tensile strain.In addition,the PFMS exhibited high repetitive stability over 2000 stretching-releasing cycles.When attached to the human body,the PFMS functions as a health-monitoring device,that can accurately distinguish human motions such as the bending of fingers,knees,and elbows.Finally,the proposed strategy pens a novel avenue for constructing porous conductive networks using polymer composites and is highly competitive for developing high-performance strain sensors.

Electrochemical performance of a three-layer electrode based on Bi nanoparticles,multi-walled carbon nanotube composites for simultaneous Hg(Ⅱ)and Cu(Ⅱ)detection

Electrochemical analysis is a promising technique for detecting biotoxic and non-biodegradable heavy metals.This article proposes a novel composite electrode based on a polyaniline(PANi)fra mework doped with bismuth nanoparticle@graphene oxide multi-walled carbon nano tubes(Bi NPs@GO-MWCNTs)for the simultaneous detection of multiple heavy metal ions.Composite electrodes are prepared on screenprinted electrodes(SPCEs)using an efficient dispensing technique.We used a SM200 SX-3 A dispenser to load a laborato ry-specific ink with optimized viscosity and adhesion to draw a pattern on the work area.The SPCE was used as substrate to facilitate cost-effective and more convenient real-time detection technology.Electrochemical techniques,such as cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry,were used to demonstrate the sensing capabilities of the proposed sensor,The sensitivity,limit of detection,and linear range of the PANi-Bi NPs@GO-MWCNT electrode are 2.57×10^(2)μA Lμmol^(-1) cm^-2,0.01 nmol/L,and 0.01 nmol/L-5 mmol/L and 0.15×10^(-1)μALμmol^(-1) cm^-2,0.5 nmol/L,and 0.5 nmol/L-5 mmol/L for mercury ion(Hg(Ⅱ))and copper ion(Cu(Ⅱ))detection,respectively.In addition,the electrode exhibits a good selectivity and repeatability for Hg(Ⅱ)and Cu(Ⅱ)sensing when tested in a complex heavy metal ion solution.The constructed electrode system exhibits a detection performance superior to similar methods and also increases the types of heavy metal ions that can be detected.Therefore,the proposed device can be used as an efficient sensor for the detection of multiple heavy metal ions in complex environments.

Cu(Ⅱ) Complex/Multiwall Carbon Nanotube Modified Electrode for the Determination of Ascorbic Acid

A sensitive and selective method for the determination of ascorbic acid（AA） using [Cu（phen）2]2＋/multiwalled carbon nanotubes modified glassy carbon electrode was developed. Electrochemical behavior and surface characteristics of the modified electrode were studied using scanning electrode microscopy（SEM）, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy（EIS） and cyclic voltammetry（CV）. The experimental results showed that the modified electrode enhanced the electrochemical response of AA and exhibited good analytical performance for AA determination from 10 to 1 042 ？mol/L with a low detection limit of 9.67μmol/L（S/N=3）. The modified electrode was also applied to the determination of AA in the Vitamin tablets and showed good recovery.

Molecularly imprinted sensor based on carboxylated carbon nanotubes/Keggin-type polyoxometalates nanocomposite for the detection of furazolidone

Due to its properties of mutagenic,teratogenic,and carcinogenic,the detection of furazolidone(FZD)in aquaculture is of great importance for food safety and human health.In this study,molecularly imprinted fi lms modifi ed with carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotube-phosphomolybdic acid composite were used to fabricate an electrochemical sensor for the determination of FZD.The nanocomposites were characterized using infrared spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy,energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy,and X-ray diff raction.The electrochemical characteristics of the modifi ed electrodes were examined using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,cyclic voltammetry,and diff erential pulse voltammetry.The sensor exhibited exceptional catalytic performance.The calibration curves were acquired in the concentration range of 6 nmol·L^(−1)to 0.6μmol·L^(−1),with a limit of detection of 3.38 nmol·L^(−1).Additionally,the sensor proved successful in recognizing FZD in shrimp samples with satisfactory recoveries and precision.The method provides a strategy to construct a molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensing platform using nanomaterials,which has great promise in the field of food safety.

Graphene oxide/multi-walled carbon nanotubes/gold nanoparticle hybridfunctionalized disposable screen-printed carbon electrode to determine Cd(II)and Pb(II)in soil

Cadmium(Cd)and lead(Pb)in soil or water environment cause the ecological destruction and environmental deterioration when their contents exceed the natural background values.To trace the concentrations of Cd(II)and Pb(II),a sensitive and selective electrode was developed using disposable screen-printed carbon electrode(SPE)immobilized with a composite film of reduced graphene oxide/carboxylation multi-walled carbon nanotubes/gold nanoparticle hybrid(RGO-MWNT-AuNP)throughπ-πbind.This highly conductive nano-composite layer,“RGO-MWNT-AuNP,”was characterized by scanning electron microscopy,UV-visible spectrometer,cyclic voltammetry,and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.Square wave stripping voltammetry was applied to RGO-MWNT-AuNP/SPE to electroplate bismuth film and monitor the Cd(II)and Pb(II)simultaneously.To obtain high current responses,the detecting parameters were optimized.Under optimized conditions,the current responses showed a linear relationship with the concentrations of Cd(II)and Pb(II)in the range from 1.0 to 80.0μg/L with a lower detection limit of 0.7μg/L and 0.3μg/L(S/N=3),respectively.Finally,the prepared electrode was further employed to detect Cd(II)and Pb(II)in soil samples with good results.

Electrocatalytic response of poly(cobalt tetraaminophthalocyanine)/multi-walled carbon nanotubes-Nafion modified electrode toward sulfadiazine in urine

A highly sensitive amperometric sulfadiazine sensor fabricated by electrochemical deposition of poly(cobalt tetraaminophthalocyanine) (poly(Co II TAPc)) on the surface of a multi-walled carbon nanotubes-Nafion (MWCNTs-Nafion) modified electrode is described.This electrode showed a very attractive performance by combining the advantages of Co II TAPc,MWCNTs,and Nafion.Compared with the bare glassy carbon electrode (GCE) and the MWCNTs-Nafion modified electrode,the electrocatalytic activity of poly(Co II TAPc)-coated MWCNTs-Nafion GCE generated greatly improved electrochemical detections toward sulfadiazine including low oxidation potential,high current responses,and good anti-fouling performance.The oxidation peak currents of sulfadiazine obtained on the new modified electrode increased linearly while increasing the concentration of sulfadiazine from 0.5 to 43.5 μmol/L with the detection limit of 0.17 μmol/L.

A simple and sensitive method for the determination of 4-n-octylphenol based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes modified glassy carbon electrode

A simple and sensitive electroanalytical method was presented for the determination of 4-n-octylphenol （OP） based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes （MWCNTs） modified glassy carbon electrode （GCE）. OP was directly oxidized on the MWCNTs/GCE, and the electrochemical oxidation mechanism was demonstrated by a one-electron and one-proton process in the reaction. The oxidation peak current of OP was significantly enhanced by the use of MWCNTs/GCE compared with those of bare glassy carbon electrode, suggesting that the modified electrode can remarkably improve the performance for OP determination. Factors influencing the detection processes were optimized. Under these optimal conditions, a linear relationship between concentration of OP and current response was obtained in the range of 5 × 10-8 to 1× 10-5 mol/L with a detection limit of 1.5 × 10-8 mol/L and correlation coefficient 0.9986. The modified electrode showed good selectivity, sensitivity, reproducibility and high stability.

Effects of temperature on MWCNTs/PDMS composites based flexible strain sensors

Conductive polymer composites(CPCs)are widely used in the flexible strain sensors due to their simple fabrication process and controllable sensing properties.However,temperature has a significance impact on the strain sensing performance of CPCs.In this paper,the strain sensing characteristics of MWCNTs/PDMS composites under temperature loading were systematically studied.It was found that the sensitivity decreased with the increase of temperature and the phenomenon of shoulder peak also decreased.Based on the theory of polymer mechanics,it was found that temperature could affect the conductive network by changing the motion degree of PDMS molecular chain,resulting in the change of sensing characteristics.Finally,a mathematical model of the resistance against loading condition(strain and temperature),associated with the force−electrical equivalent relationship of composites,was established to discuss the experimental results as well as the sensing mechanism.The results presented in this paper was believed helpful for the further application of strain sensors in different temperature conditions.

分子印迹电化学传感器对动物源性食品中氯霉素残留检测方法的建立与应用

实验将分子印迹技术与电化学工作站结合,利用多壁碳纳米管与金、铂纳米粒子对电极进行双敏化处理,用以增强玻碳电极表面电子转移速率,增强电化学传感器电流响应值,从而降低检测限。采用扫描电镜和电化学手段进行表征;通过吸附动力学试验与等温吸附试验对分子印迹修饰的电极进行研究,确定吸附性能,并对其选择性进行分析;以修饰后的电极检测实际样品鸡肉、鱼肉和牛奶中的氯霉素,分析其检测效果。结果表明,修饰后的电极表面具有杂乱的多壁碳纳米管状结构,从电化学循环伏安法(cyclic voltammetry,CV)、电化学阻抗谱(electrochemical impedance spectroscopy,EIS)可以清楚地看出电极的修饰效果,多壁碳纳米管与金、铂纳米粒子对电极表面电子传导速率的增强效果明显。分子印迹修饰对其结构类似物具有良好的选择性;传感器在氯霉素浓度为0.66~56.66µg/L之间呈现出良好的线性关系,R 2>0.99,检出限为0.45 nmol/L(0.146µg/L)。在对实际样品鸡肉、鱼肉和牛奶的检测中,氯霉素的回收率分别为83.72%~103.43%,相对标准偏差(RSD)为2.61%~6.03%,该结果满足GB/T 27404-2008定量分析检测要求(被测组分<0.1 mg/kg,回收率范围为60%~120%),且试验方法具有极低的检测限。