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Colorimetric detection of chromium (VI) via its instigation of oxidase-mimic activity of CuO

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PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122539

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Chromium (VI); Colorimetric; Copper oxide; Oxidase-mimic activity; UV; visible spectroscopy

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In this study, a colorimetric method for determination of chromium (VI) in water based on the oxidase-like activity of solvothermal synthesized copper oxide is reported. The method showed excellent selectivity and feasibility for analysis of chromium (VI) in tap water samples and environmental samples.
Extensive use of chromium makes it one of the major pollutants of water resources. Chromium (VI) in particular is toxic and has detrimental health effects. Because of its high toxicity a tolerable concentration limit of chromium (VI) in drinking water has been recommended. Here we report a colorimetric method for determination of chromium (VI) in water based on the oxidase-like activity of solvothermal synthesized copper oxide. The particles have been characterized by X- ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Using 3, 3 ', 5, 5 '- tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) as a chromogenic substrate, CuO exhibited a pronounced oxidase-like activity in the presence of chromium (VI). This method enables successful colorimetric detection of chromium (VI). It demonstrated excellent selectivity for detection of chromium (VI) ions against potentially interfering ions. The method's feasibility to real sample analysis has been proven by testing tap water. Hence, we anticipate that the method can be successfully applied for analysis of chromium (VI) in environmental samples.

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