First Online: 26 September 2013 Received: 27 June 2013 Recognized: 11 September 2013

Cite this short article as: Li, Y. Sun, G. Zhang, Y. et al. Microchim Acta (2014) 181: 751. doi:10.1007/s00604-013-1082-8

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Abstract

Single-walled bismuth nanotubes (sw-BiNTs) were self-put together with octa(3-aminopropyl) silsesquioxane like a framework and also to govern morphology. Deposited on the glassy carbon electrode (GCE), the sw-BiNTs were utilised for that synchronised analysis of Pb(II) and Cd(II) by square wave stripping voltammetry. The sw-BiNTs were made by (a) coordination interaction between your amino categories of the silsesquioxane and also the Bi(III) ions, by (b) reduction with sodium borohydride. Transmission electron microscopy images revealed single-walled tubular structures with diameters of

4–6 nm, with lengths of countless hundreds nanometers. GCEs modified with your sw-BiNTs perform a lot better than bare GCEs in stripping analysis of Pb(II) and Cd(II). The results of adsorption volume of sw-BiNTs, solution pH, pulse amplitude, and pulse width were enhanced. The modified electrode ended up being employed for case study of Pb(II) and Cd(II) inside a straight line response vary from .four to six M having a sensitivity of four.692 A M one and three.835 A M 1. and recognition limits of just one nM and 5 nM, correspondingly. The technique was effectively put on case study of Pb(II) and Cd(II) in toy leachates, and also the outcome was in good agreement with individuals acquired with atomic absorption spectrometry. Sensitivity and recognition limits were in contrast to other voltammetric methods, and also the sw-BiNTs are considered to become a beautiful alternative for practical applications.

Additional features from the electrode include low costs, a properly reproducible nanostructure, and easy scale-from the fabrication process.

Single-walled bismuth nanotubes (BiNTs) were self-assemblied with octa(3-aminopropyl) silsesquioxane as framework and morphology control agent for that synchronised recognition of trace Pb(II) and Cd(II) by square wave stripping voltammetry. The proposal preparation avoids time-consuming pre-treatment and experienced operation. The sensitivity and recognition limit from the method was similar to reported voltammetric methods, and BiNTs may be an alternate candidate for practical applying electrochemical recognition.

Bismuth nanoNTs according to set up of silsesquioxane for sensing of trace lead and cadmium by stripping voltammetry

Keywords

Bismuth nanotubes Silsesquioxane Lead Cadmium Stripping voltammetry

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ESM 1 Reagents and chemicals, apparatus, reactivation of sw-BiNTsGCE, information on TEM and EDS of sw-BiNTsGCE, optimization of experimental variables and also the recognition limits for analysis of Pb(II) and Cd(II) at sw-BiNTsGCE were incorporated. Such data is going to be available online. (DOC 873 kb)

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Authors and Affiliations

• Yusong Li
  • 2
• Guangqiang Sun
  • 1
• Yuehua Zhang
  • 1
• Cunwang Ge
  • 1

  Email author

• Ning Bao
  • 3
• Yihong Wang
  • 2

  Email author

1. 1. School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nantong College Nantong People’s Republic of China
2. 2. Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Southeast College Nanjing People’s Republic of China
3. 3. School of Public Health Nantong College Nantong People’s Republic of China

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