Decoration of graphene nano platelets with gold nanoparticles for voltammetry of 4-nonylphenol

To decorate graphene nano platelets (GNPs) with uniform, non-aggregated, and well-distributed gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) as well as to improve the stability of GNPs on the electrode surface, a one step in situ co-electrodeposition procedure has been developed using a mixture of sol-gel, β-cyclodext...

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Published in:Carbon (New York) 2017-06, Vol.117, p.313-321
Main Authors: Su, Dandan, Zhang, Yuanyuan, Wang, Zhijie, Wan, Qijin, Yang, Nianjun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
4-Nonylphenol
Adsorption
Au nanoparticles
Cyclodextrins
Electrochemical sensor
Electrodeposition
Electrodes
Electron microscopes
Environmental monitoring
Gold
Graphene
Graphene nano platelets
Impedance
Nanoparticles
Oxidation
Particulate composites
Platelets (materials)
Scanning electron microscopy
Sol-gel processes
Surface chemistry
Surface stability
Synergistic effect
Voltammetry
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Summary:To decorate graphene nano platelets (GNPs) with uniform, non-aggregated, and well-distributed gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) as well as to improve the stability of GNPs on the electrode surface, a one step in situ co-electrodeposition procedure has been developed using a mixture of sol-gel, β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), and the gold precursor of HAuCl4. The in situ co-electrodeposited Au NPs have been characterized using scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope. Based on the composite of sol-gel, β-CD, Au NPs, and GNPs, a modified electrode has been constructed. After its characterization using voltammetry and impedance, voltammetry of 4-nonylphenol has been investigated on such an electrode, revealing an irreversible, adsorption-controlled, one-electron-and-one-proton involved oxidation process. The oxidation peak current is much enhanced. This enhancement is interpreted as a synergistic effect among GNPs, Au NPs, sol-gel, and β-CD. Using this electrode, a wide linear range (0.01–1.0 μM) and a low detection limit (down to 3.0 nM) for the monitoring of 4-nonylphenol have been achieved. Such a stable electrode is therefore promising for the reproducible and sensitive monitoring of 4-nonylphenol in the environment. [Display omitted]
ISSN:0008-6223
1873-3891
DOI:10.1016/j.carbon.2017.02.103