Nanostructured Electrochemical Sensors Based on Functionalized Nanoporous Silica for Voltammetric Analysis of Lead, Mercury and Copper
We have successfully developed electrochemical sensors based on functionalized nanostructured materials for voltammetric analysis of toxic metal ions. Glycinyl-urea self-assembled monolayers on mesoporous silica (Gly-UR SAMMS) was incorporated in carbon paste electrodes for the detection of toxic metal ions such as lead, copper, and mercury based on adsorptive stripping voltammetry (AdSV). The electrochemical sensor yields a linear response at low ppb level of Pb2+ (i.e., 2.5 to 50 ppb) after a 2 minute preconcentration period, with reproducible measurements (%RSD = 3.5, N = 6), and excellent detection limits (at few ppb). By exploiting the interfacial functionality of Gly-UR SAMMS, the sensor is selective for the target species, does not require the use of a mercury film, and can be easily regenerated in dilute acid solution. The rigid, open, parallel pore structure, combined with suitable interfacial chemistry of SAMMS, also results in fast analysis times (2-3 minutes). The nanostructured SAMMS materials enable the development of miniature sensing devices that are compact and low-cost, have low-energy-consumption, and are easily integrated into field-deployable units. Keywords: electrochemical sensor, glycinyl-urea, self-assembled monolayer, mesoporous silica, lead, mercury, copper, adsorptive stripping voltammetry.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US), Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 15016901
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-44507; 6899; KP1302000; TRN: US200516%%1049
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 5(9):1537-1540, Vol. 5, Issue 9
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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