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International Journal of Environment Science and Technology
Center for Environment and Energy Research and Studies (CEERS)
ISSN: 1735-1472 EISSN: 1735-1472
Vol. 12, No. 4, 2015, pp. 1269-1282
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Bioline Code: st15117
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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International Journal of Environment Science and Technology, Vol. 12, No. 4, 2015, pp. 1269-1282
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Green gold nanoparticle modified anthocyanin-based carbon paste electrode for voltammetric determination of heavy metals
Devnani, H. & Satsangee, S.P.
Abstract
Present communication reports a completely
green and inexpensive method for synthesis of gold
nanoparticles and their novel application in fabrication of
gold nanoparticle modified anthocyanin-based carbon paste
electrode for heavy metal estimation. Phytochemicals in
black rice extract served as building blocks for gold
nanoparticles. The conditions for gold nanoparticle preparation
from black rice extract were optimized using
ultraviolet–visible data. The characterization of the nanoparticles
prepared was done using X-ray diffraction and
atomic force microscopy techniques. The nanoparticles
prepared were found to be in the range 31–52 nm and
spherical in morphology. The fabricated metal sensor was
used for the determination of lead, cadmium and copper
using square-wave anodic stripping voltammetry. Various
electrochemical parameters such as amount of modifier,
supporting electrolyte, accumulation time and accumulation
potential were optimized in terms of current response.
Cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
were used to characterize the fabricated sensor.
Linear calibration curves were obtained in the concentration
range of 50–500 μg L-1 for lead and 200–700 μg L-1
for cadmium and copper. The modified sensor showed
enhanced sensitivity for electrochemical estimation of lead,
cadmium and copper with low limits of detection 9.178,
86.327 and 85.373 μg L-1, respectively.
Keywords
Gold; Nanoparticles; Green synthesis; Black rice; Carbon paste electrode; Voltammetry
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