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Chemistry, Analytical
Gul Sirin Ustabasi, Ismail Yilmaz, Mustafa Ozcan, Ebru Cetinkaya
Summary: Pencil graphite electrode modified with MWCNT and Bi3+ showed improved sensitivity and reduced charge transfer resistance in the simultaneous analysis of Pb2+, Cd2+, and Zn2+. This modification method offers effective electroanalytical performance with low time consumption and cost.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Reyhan Dincer, Sukriye Ulubay Karabiberoglu, Zekerya Dursun
Summary: This study proposes a dependable approach for the selective and sensitive identification of zinc, cadmium and lead in different sample matrices using an over-oxidized poly(xylenol blue) film glassy carbon electrode coated with bismuth (Bi/PXBov.ox/GCE). The best conditions for determining these elements were found to be a 0.1 mol L-1 acetate buffer solution as supporting electrolyte (pH 4.5), -1.5 V accumulation potential, and 180 s accumulation duration. Under these conditions, the detection limits of Zn(II), Cd(II) and Pb(II) were 3.20 μg L-1, 0.21 μg L-1 and 1.98 μg L-1, respectively. Moreover, this novel, cheap and easy-to-prepare Bi/PXBov.ox/GCE was successfully used for the analysis of Zn(II), Cd(II) and Pb(II) in lipstick samples, with consistent results compared to inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Antonella de las M. Biasi, Eduardo A. Takara, Maria L. Scala-Benuzzi, Agustina M. Valverde, Nidia N. Gomez, German A. Messina
Summary: Currently, there is a demand for fast and sensitive methods to monitor metals in water due to their increasing presence in the environment. This study evaluated different polymeric nanocomposites for the simultaneous electrochemical determination of Cu, Cd, and Zn in water samples. Screen-printed carbon electrodes were modified with nanocomposites containing graphene, graphite oxide, and polymers like polyethyleneimide, gelatin, and chitosan. The modified electrodes showed excellent performance for detecting metal ions in water samples using square-wave anodic stripping voltammetry.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Ali Nourbakhsh, Mostafa Rahimnejad, Maryam Asghary, Habibollah Younesi
Summary: This study developed a sensitive platform based on silver nanoparticles/graphene nanoplates modified graphite electrode for the simultaneous and selective determination of heavy metal ions in tap water. The experimental results showed that the electrochemical sensor exhibited high practical applicability, reproducibility, and stability in detecting heavy metal ions.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Ceren Yildiz, Dilek Eskikoy Bayraktepe, Zehra Yazan, Muserref Onal
Summary: This study presents a electrochemical sensor based on pencil graphite electrode and its application in the quantification of heavy metals. The sensor has a high conductive surface area, capable of producing high signals, making it more suitable for electrochemical analysis compared to unmodified electrodes.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Shi-Hua Chen, Zong-Yin Song, Xiang-Yu Xiao, Hong-Qi Huang, Yuan-Fan Yang, Pei-Hua Li, Meng Yang, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: Vacancy and doping engineering were used to improve the electrocatalytic ability of nanomaterials for detecting heavy metal ions. The P-doped material showed enhanced sensitivity and selectivity towards As(III), and the vacancies provided abundant electrons to form active centers.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Tatyana V. Skiba, Nikolay S. Medvedev, Alphya R. Tsygankova, Yuriy V. Panasenko
Summary: In this study, thick film modified graphite sensors were used to simultaneously determine the levels of copper, lead, cadmium, and zinc in mussel tissue from the Sea of Japan. The samples were prepared by wet mineralization and analyzed using anodic stripping voltammetry. The developed method is rapid, inexpensive, reproducible, and has high selectivity and low limits of detection.
ANALYTICAL LETTERS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Artur Huseinov, Abdul Hoque, Kyle A. Ruble, Brandon J. Dee, Noe T. Alvarez
Summary: This study presents a reagentless sample preparation method for the detection of particulate Pb contaminants in tap water using membrane electrolysis. The membrane electrolysis allows for the in-situ generation of nitric acid, which, when combined with anodic stripping voltammetry, provides a powerful and reagent-free detection of Pb2+. The setup configuration enables semi-autonomous operation and requires minimal attention, making it more suitable for continuous measurements of particulate contaminants in tap water.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Ning Liu, Guo Zhao, Gang Liu
Summary: This study introduces a new method to detect Cd(II) and Pb(II) using feature stripping currents, which shows better anti-interference capability and detection accuracy. Models established using SVR and the partial least square algorithms demonstrate superior detection performance.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Wen-Juan Wang, Xin-Yang Lu, Fen-Ying Kong, Heng-Ye Li, Zhong-Xia Wang, Wei Wang
Summary: In this study, rGO/Au-Bi nanocomposites were successfully synthesized and used for simultaneous electrochemical determination of Pb2+ and Cd2+. The results showed that under optimized conditions, the proposed electrode exhibited good linearity and low detection limits for Pb2+ and Cd2+. The electrode also demonstrated excellent resistance to interference, high stability, and good repeatability.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
E. A. Shalaby, A. M. Beltagi, A. A. Hathoot, M. Abdel Azzem
Summary: The contamination of natural water by mercury and bismuth metal ions and their toxic effects have been extensively studied. A validated square-wave anodic stripping voltammetry method was developed for the individual and simultaneous determination of Bi3+ and Hg2+ ions. The newly constructed electrochemical sensor showed good selectivity and sensitivity for the detection of Bi3+ and Hg2+ in various real water samples.
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Electrochemistry
N. M. Omar, E. M. Mabrouk, A. Y. El-Etre, A. I. Ali, A. M. Beltagi
Summary: Due to their affordability and availability, pencil graphite electrodes (PGE) have gained popularity in electrochemical applications. A disposable modified PGE sensor based on electropolymerization was developed and showed enhanced sensitivity and lower resistivity. This sensor was successfully used for sensitive and selective determination of flufenamic acid (FFA), exhibiting good accuracy, repeatability, storage stability, and selectivity.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
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Electrochemistry
Jenjira Saichanapan, Kiattisak Promsuwan, Kasrin Saisahas, Asamee Soleh, Kah Haw Chang, Ahmad Fahmi Lim Abdullah, Warakorn Limbut
Summary: The study used a glassy carbon electrode modified with hierarchical graphene oxide nanoplatelets to detect tramadol, finding that it had a faster charge transfer rate and larger active surface area compared to an electrode modified with graphene oxide nanosheets, increasing the anodic current response of tramadol. The sensor showed high sensitivity, low detection limit, good precision, and good anti-interference, with potential for tramadol detection.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Agnese Giacomino, Andrea Ruo Redda, Rocco Caligiuri, Paolo Inaudi, Stefania Squadrone, Maria Cesarina Abete, Ornella Abollino, Sara Morandi, Eleonora Conca, Mery Malandrino
Summary: A portable measurement and speciation procedure for inorganic mercury (HgIN) and methylmercury (CH3Hg) was developed, showing comparable quantification results to Direct Mercury Analyser (DMA). The new homemade sorbent demonstrated selectivity for HgIN and stability during retention tests. Overall, the portable method offers a convenient and reliable way to determine mercury species in samples.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guo Zhao, Thien-Toan Tran, Sidharth Modha, Mohammed Sedki, Nosang V. Myung, David Jassby, Ashok Mulchandani
Summary: This study presents multiplexed anodic stripping voltammetry detection of heavy metal ions using a homemade electrochemical cell with a 3D-printed flow cell. The sensor platform showed high selectivity and accuracy, with a potential applicability in complex matrices, achieving a 95-101% recovery rate in simulated river water.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)