scholarly journals Green electrochemical strategy for one-step synthesis of new catechol derivatives

RSC Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (23) ◽  
pp. 13145-13152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arafat Toghan ◽  
Ahmed M. Abo-Bakr ◽  
Hesham M. Rageh ◽  
Mohamed Abd-Elsabour
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solution ◽  
Cyclic Voltammetry ◽  
Electrochemical Oxidation ◽  
Glassy Carbon Electrode ◽  
Glassy Carbon ◽  
Carbon Electrode ◽  
One Step

In this paper, we present promising results in the green electrochemical oxidation of catechol in the presence of three different thiol nucleophiles at the surface of a glassy carbon electrode in an aqueous solution using cyclic voltammetry (CV).

Ultrasound Assisted Electrochemical Deposition of Polypyrrole - Carbon Nanotube Composite Film: Preparation, Characterization and Application to the Determination of Droxidopa

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 421-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kemal V. Özdokur ◽  
Ceren Kuşcu ◽  
Fatma N. Ertaş
Keyword(s):  
Cyclic Voltammetry ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Electrochemical Oxidation ◽  
Glassy Carbon Electrode ◽  
Glassy Carbon ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Psychoactive Drug ◽  
Carbon Electrode ◽  
Pulsed Deposition

Background: Nowadays, polymeric composites modified with carbonaceous nanomaterials have been popular due to their greater application potentials in many application fields. However, the structural consistency of the composite prepared by electropolymerization suffers from agglomeration of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) probably due to their poor dispersion in the coating solution. Present study describes a new synthesis route for the preparation of polypyrrole/CNT composite film on a Glassy Carbon Electrode (GCE) via combining the ultrasonication and electrochemical pulsed deposition for the first time. The performance of the composite film was tested by monitoring the electrochemical oxidation of droxidopa which is used as a new psychoactive drug and synthetic amino acid precursor which acts as a prodrug to the neurotransmitters. Methods: The polypyrrole/CNT composite film was deposited onto a glassy carbon electrode via combining the ultrasonication and electrochemical pulsed deposition. The composite film was characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transfer Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV). Then after, the electrochemical behavior of droxidopa was investigated on the GCE/PPy-CNT electrode. Results: SEM images of the surface morphology have revealed a more ordered film formation and enhanced conductivity of the surface has been confirmed by EIS measurements. The synergetic effect of this composite film was tested by monitoring the electrochemical oxidation of a new psychoactive drug; droxidopa at 0.45 V. The influence of solution parameters such as medium pH, pyrrole concentration and amount of CNT along with the instrumental parameters including applied pulse number on the peak formation was investigated by aid of cyclic voltammetry. Under the optimal conditions, by monitoring the oxidation peak in dp mode, two linear ranges have been observed in 4 - 20 μM which is well suited for droxidopa analysis in pharmaceutical preparations. The limit of detection (S/N=3) was calculated as 1.3 μM. Conclusion: Present study offers a fast, easy and sensitive method for the determination of droxidopa by providing a novel route for the preparation of PPy-CNT composite films for any further studies.

Solar Exfoliated Graphene Oxide: A Platform for Electrochemical Sensing of Epinephrine

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 393-403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renjini Sadhana ◽  
Pinky Abraham ◽  
Anithakumary Vidyadharan
Keyword(s):  
Cyclic Voltammetry ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Glassy Carbon Electrode ◽  
Glassy Carbon ◽  
Simultaneous Detection ◽  
Differential Pulse ◽  
Carbon Electrode ◽  
Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Pulse Voltammetry

Introduction: In this study, solar exfoliated graphite oxide modified glassy carbon electrode was used for the anodic oxidation of epinephrine in a phosphate buffer medium at pH7. The modified electrode showed fast response and sensitivity towards Epinephrine Molecule (EP). The electrode was characterized electrochemically through Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) and Differential Pulse Voltammetry (DPV). Area of the electrode enhanced three times during modification and studies reveal that the oxidation process of EP occurs by an adsorption controlled process involving two electrons. The results showed a detection limit of 0.50 ± 0.01μM with a linear range up to 100 μM. The rate constant calculated for the electron transfer reaction is 1.35 s-1. The electrode was effective for simultaneous detection of EP in the presence of Ascorbic Acid (AA) and Uric Acid (UA) with well-resolved signals. The sensitivity, selectivity and stability of the sensor were also confirmed. Methods: Glassy carbon electrode modified by reduced graphene oxide was used for the detection and quantification of epinephrine using cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry. Results: The results showed an enhancement in the electrocatalytic oxidation of epinephrine due to the increase in the effective surface area of the modified electrode. The anodic transfer coefficient, detection limit and electron transfer rate constant of the reaction were also calculated. Conclusion: The paper reports the determination of epinephrine using reduced graphene oxide modified glassy carbon electrode through CV and DPV. The sensor exhibited excellent reproducibility and repeatability for the detection of epinephrine and also its simultaneous detection of ascorbic acid and uric acid, which coexist in the biological system.

scholarly journals Electrocatalytic Study of Paracetamol at a Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube/Nickel Nanocomposite Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koh Sing Ngai ◽  
Wee Tee Tan ◽  
Zulkarnain Zainal ◽  
Ruzniza Mohd Zawawi ◽  
Joon Ching Juan
Keyword(s):  
Cyclic Voltammetry ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Glassy Carbon Electrode ◽  
Modified Electrode ◽  
Glassy Carbon ◽  
Carbon Electrode ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Paracetamol Concentration ◽  
Single Walled Carbon

A rapid, simple, and sensitive method for the electrochemical determination of paracetamol was developed. A single-walled carbon nanotube/nickel (SWCNT/Ni) nanocomposite was prepared and immobilized on a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) surface via mechanical attachment. This paper reports the voltammetry study on the effect of paracetamol concentration, scan rate, pH, and temperature at a SWCNT/Ni-modified electrode in the determination of paracetamol. The characterization of the SWCNT/Ni/GCE was performed by cyclic voltammetry. Variable pressure scanning electron microscopy (VPSEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectrometer were used to examine the surface morphology and elemental profile of the modified electrode, respectively. Cyclic voltammetry showed significant enhancement in peak current for the determination of paracetamol at the SWCNT/Ni-modified electrode. A linear calibration curve was obtained for the paracetamol concentration between 0.05 and 0.50 mM. The SWCNT/Ni/GCE displayed a sensitivity of 64 mA M−1and a detection limit of 1.17 × 10−7 M in paracetamol detection. The proposed electrode can be applied for the determination of paracetamol in real pharmaceutical samples with satisfactory performance. Results indicate that electrodes modified with SWCNT and nickel nanoparticles exhibit better electrocatalytic activity towards paracetamol.

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