Journal
POLYMERS
Volume 13, Issue 15, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/polym13152562
Keywords
linear sweep voltammetry; heavy metal detection; environmental pollution; lead ion detection; electrochemical sensors; potential toxic metals
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- Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah [DF-141-130-1441]
- UPM, Malaysia
- DSR
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This study successfully synthesized and applied PANI-GO-APTES composite material for the detection of Pb2+ in aqueous solutions, with a detection limit of 0.0053 mu M. The material also demonstrated repeatability and rapid response during the electrochemical reduction of Pb2+, making it a potential sensor for environmental and human health safety.
Lead is a potentially toxic element (PTE) that has several adverse medical effects in humans. Its presence in the environment became prominent due to anthropogenic activities. The current study explores the use of newly developed composite materials (organic-inorganic hybrid) based on PANI-GO-APTES for electrochemical detection of Pb2+ in aqueous solution. The composite material (PANI-GO-APTES) was synthesized by chemical method and was characterized with SEM, XPS, XEDS, XRD, TGA, FTIR, EIS and CV. The result of characterization indicates the successful synthesis of the intended material. The PANI-GO-APTES was successfully applied for electrochemical detection of Pb2+ using cyclic voltammetry and linear sweep voltammetry method. The limit of detection of Pb2+ was 0.0053 mu M in the linear range of 0.01 mu M to 0.4 mu M. The current response produced during the electrochemical reduction of Pb2+ catalyzed by PANI-GO-APTES was also very repeatable, reproducible and rapid. The application of PANI-GO-APTES-modified GCE in real sample analysis was also established. Therefore, PANI-GO-APTES is presented as a potential Pb2+ sensor for environmental and human health safety.
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