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A novel amperometric sensor and chromatographic detector for determination of parathion
Chunya Li1, Changfa Wang, Yong Ma
1Department of Chemistry, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R. China.
Abstract:
A novel amperometric sensor and chromatographic detector for determination of parathion has been fabricated from a multi-wall carbon nano-tube (MWCNT)/Nafion film-modified glassy-carbon electrode (GCE). The electrochemical response to parathion at the MWCNT/Nafion film electrode was investigated by cyclic voltammetry and linear sweep voltammetry. The redox current of parathion at the MWCNT/Nafion film electrode was significantly higher than that at the bare GCE, the MWCNT-modified GCE, and the Nafion-modified GCE. The results indicated that the MWCNT/Nafion film had an efficient electrocatalytic effect on the electrochemical response to parathion. The peak current was proportional to the concentration of parathion in the range 5.0x10(-9)-2.0x10(-5) mol L(-1). The detection limit was 1.0x10(-9) mol L(-1) (after 120 s accumulation). In high-performance liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection (HPLC-ED) a stable and sensitive current response was obtained for parathion at the MWCNT/Nafion film electrode. The linear range for parathion was over four orders of magnitude and the detection limit was 6.0x10(-9) mol L(-1). Application of the method for determination of parathion in rice was satisfactory.
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