A review of the identification and detection of heavy metal ions in the environment by voltammetry.

A layered MoS2–thionin composite was prepared by sonicating their mixture in an ionic liquid and gradient centrifugation. Because DNA is rarely present in single-stranded form, either naturally or after PCR amplification, the composite was used for fabrication of a double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) electrochemical biosensor due to stable electrochemical response, intercalation, and electrostatic interaction of thionin with DNA. The linear range over dsDNA concentration from 0.09 ng mL–1 to 1.9 ng mL–1 is obtained, and moreover, it is suitable for the detection of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA). The biosensor has been applied to the detection of circulating DNA from healthy human serum, and satisfactory results have been obtained. The constructed DNA electrochemical biosensor shows potential application in the fields of bioanalysis and clinic diagnosis. Furthermore, this work proposes a new method to construct electrochemical biosensors based on MoS2 sheets.

Direct detection of DNA below ppb level based on thionin-functionalized layered MoS2 electrochemical sensors.

The effects of substrate temperature on the structural, optical, medical and electrical characteristics of Cadmium Oxide (CdO) films are investigated in the current study. Films are deposited on glass substrate at different temperatures, ranged between 450–600 oC, using Spray Pyrolysis Technique. According to X–Ray Diffraction (XRD), it is found that the films are polycrystalline and Cadmium Oxide (CdO) is of a hexagonal wurtzite structure which the preferred direction of its crystal plane is (002). The maximum optical transmittance of films is more than 85%. The size of crystallites is calculated with the maximum value in 500o C. Furthermore, Cadmium Oxide (CdO) nanoparticles were synthesized in deionized water by laser ablation of Cadmium plate. In the current paper, the effects of laser pulse energy and wavelength on the characteristics of Cadmium Oxide (CdO) nanoparticles were studied. Analyses of Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) were confirmed that size distribution of Cadmium Oxide (CdO) nanoparticles is reduced by increase in laser pulse energy. Fluorescence spectrum of Cadmium Oxide (CdO) nanoparticles shows violet emission accompanied by blue and green band. UV emission with high intensity shows that nanostructure of Cadmium Oxide (CdO) is of a little deficiency. Also, the current study aims to study the linear and non–linear optical characteristics of Cadmium Oxide (CdO) nanoparticles and their applications. Firstly, fluorescence spectrum, as a linear characteristics of Cadmium Oxide (CdO), as well as second harmonic generation and two photons absorption, as non–linear characteristics of Cadmium Oxide (CdO), are studied. Then, some aspects of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications of Cadmium Oxide (CdO) nanoparticles for eliminating cancer cells such as the effect of Cadmium Oxide (CdO) nanoparticles on DNA of human cancer cells and the interaction of Cadmium Oxide (CdO) nanoparticles with DNA of cancer cells are originally investigated. It should be noted that the range of considered parameters are separately clarified and explained in each of related sections (Figure 1).

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Study of Composition and Morphology of Cadmium Oxide (Cdo) Nanoparticles for Eliminating Cancer Cells

The reduced graphene oxide (RGO) and Chitosan (CS) hybrid matrix RGO-CS were coated onto the glassy carbon electrode (GCE) surface, then, poly-l-lysine films (PLL) were prepared by electropolymerization with cyclic voltammetry (CV) method to prepare RGO-CS/PLL modified glassy carbon electrode (RGO-CS/PLL/GCE) for the simultaneous electrochemical determination of heavy metal ions Cd(II), Pb(II) and Cu(II). Combining the advantageous features of RGO and CS, RGO and CS are used together because the positively charged CS can interact with the negatively changed RGO to prevent their aggregation. Furthermore, CS has many amino groups along its macromolecular chains and possessed strongly reactive with metal ions. Moreover, PLL modified electrodes have good stability, excellent permselectivity, more active sites and strong adherence to electrode surface, which enhanced electrocatalytic activity. The RGO-CS/PLL/GCE was characterized voltammetrically using redox couples (Fe(CN)63-/4-), complemented with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry (DPASV) has been used for the detection of Cd(II), Pb(II) and Cu(II). The detection limit of RGO-CS/PLL/GCE toward Cd(II), Pb(II) and Cu(II) is 0.01μgL-1, 0.02μgL-1 and 0.02μgL-1, respectively. The electrochemical parameters that exert influence on deposition and stripping of metal ions, such as supporting electrolytes, pH value, deposition potential, and deposition time, were carefully studied.

Simultaneous determination of trace Cd(II), Pb(II) and Cu(II) by differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetry using a reduced graphene oxide-chitosan/poly-l-lysine nanocomposite modified glassy carbon electrode

Highly sensitive simultaneous determination of cadmium (II), lead (II), copper (II), and mercury (II) ions on N-doped graphene modified electrode

Simultaneous Determination of Copper, Lead, and Cadmium Ions at a Mo6S9-xIx Nanowires Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode Using Differential Pulse Anodic Stripping Voltammetry

Thionin attached to a gold electrode modified with self-assembly of Mo(6)S(9-X)I(X) nanowires for amplified electrochemical detection of natural DNA.

A simple and enzymeless amperometric sensor for the detection of H2O2 based on a new kind of nanomaterial Mo-6 S9-xIx (MoSI) nanowires (NWs) was developed. The construction of the sensing platform was based on strong electrostatic interactions between negatively charged MoSI NWs and positively charged thionin molecules. MoSI NWs act as not only a good substrate for the immobilization of redox mediator thionin, but also a promoter for electrocatalysis of H2O2. The fabricated sensor showed a wide linear range over the concentration of H2O2 from 5 mu M to 2.8 mM with a measurable lowest detection of 0.8 mu M; furthermore, it exhibited good stability and reproducibility.

Hong Lin

Papers

Simultaneous Determination of Copper, Lead, and Cadmium Ions at a Mo6S9-xIx Nanowires Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode Using Differential Pulse Anodic Stripping Voltammetry

Thionin attached to a gold electrode modified with self-assembly of Mo(6)S(9-X)I(X) nanowires for amplified electrochemical detection of natural DNA.

A Novel Hydrogen Peroxide Amperometric Sensor based on Thionin Incorporated onto a Mo6S9-xIx Nanowire Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode

Electrochemical synthesis of a ferrocenecarboxylic acid–C60 composite and its electrocatalysis to hydrogen peroxide

Amplified ultraviolet detection of natural DNA based on Mo6S9−xIx nanowires