Electrochemical Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide Based on Ag-Deposited Carbon Nanosphere Composites

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is closely related to our daily life and health, so it is urgent to accurately detect and analyze its content. Herein, a non-enzymatic H2O2 electrochemical sensor was successfully constructed based on electrodeposited silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) on carbon nanospheres (CNs). Electrochemical characterization results showed that Ag NPs/CNs/GCE displayed good electrocatalytic performance for H2O2. The diffusion coefficient (D) and heterogeneous rate constant (k(0)) of hydrogen peroxide were calculated separately. In addition, the sensor had a wide linear range of 4.98 x 10(-9) similar to 7.29 x 10(-3) M and a low detection limit of 1.66 x 10(-9) M. It also presented excellent anti-interference properties in the presence of various substances. The content of hydrogen peroxide was further detected in real samples of makeup remover, milk and disinfectant with satisfactory recovery rates, confirming its application potential in routine detection. (C) 2022 The Electrochemical Society (ECS). Published on behalf of ECS by IOP Publishing Limited.

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In this study, a non-enzymatic H2O2 electrochemical sensor based on silver nanoparticles and carbon nanospheres was successfully constructed. The sensor exhibited excellent electrocatalytic performance and anti-interference properties. It showed a wide linear range and low detection limit for hydrogen peroxide, and was successfully applied in the detection of hydrogen peroxide in real samples.