Ultrasensitive voltammetric detection of trace heavy metal ions using carbon nanotube nanoelectrode array

被引:107
作者
Liu, GD
Lin, YH
Tu, Y
Ren, ZF
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[1] Pacific NW Natl Lab, Richland, WA 99352 USA
[2] Boston Coll, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 USA
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10.1039/b419447k
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O65 [分析化学];
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070302 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We describe an ultrasensitive voltammetric detection of trace heavy metal ions using nanoelectrode arrays (NEAs) that are based on low-site density carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The NEAs were prepared by sealing the side-walls of CNTs with an epoxy passive layer that reduces the current leakage and eliminates the electrode capacitance, leading to a low background current. This provides a high signal-to-noise ratio. The CNTs-NEAs coated with a bismuth film were used successfully for voltammetric detection of trace cadmium(II) and lead(II) at the sub-ppb level. The detection limit of 0.04 mu g L-1 was obtained under optimum experimental conditions. The attractive behavior of the new carbon NEA sensing platform holds great promise for onsite environmental monitoring and biomonitoring of toxic metals.
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页码:1098 / 1101
页数:4
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