Developing a potentiometric sensor for Cd2+ detection using a nanocomposite thin-film electrode with dichalcogenide-CoO and poly-O-aminobenzenethiol
摘要
A novel nanocomposite, CoS2-CoO/poly-O-aminobenzenethiol (CoS2-CoO/POABT), has been synthesized in the form of open-spherical nanostructures, where the CoS2-CoO dopant is seamlessly embedded within the POABT matrix. These unique spheres feature walls approximately 25 nm thick, surrounding an open cavity with a diameter of around 40 nm. Harnessing its exceptional structural and electrochemical properties, this CoS2-CoO/POABT nanocomposite is employed as a potentiometric sensor for detecting Cd2+ ions in aqueous solutions. The sensor operates effectively in both two- and three-electrode systems, utilizing simple and cyclic voltammetry techniques. It exhibits an impressive potentiometric slope of 27.5 mV per decade across a Cd2⁺ concentration range of 10-5 to 10-1 M, with a remarkable detection limit of 4 × 10-6M. Additionally, cyclic voltammetry analysis reveals a sensitivity of 3 × 10-6 A/M, highlighting its exceptional precision and responsiveness. Notably, this sensor demonstrates outstanding selectivity for Cd2+ ions, maintaining its accuracy even in the presence of potential interfering species such as Zn2+, Ca2+, Ni2+, Al3+, K+, and Mg2+. To further validate its real-world applicability, the sensor is tested using natural samples, confirming its reliability for environmental monitoring. With its high sensitivity, selectivity, and practical utility, the CoS2-CoO/POABT nanocomposite sensor emerges as a powerful tool for trace-level Cd2+ detection in environmental and analytical applications.