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  • Electrochemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Biosensing Technology

Background:

  • Rapid toxicity detection requires advanced electrode materials.
  • Existing electrodes may lack the necessary stability and sensitivity.
  • Microelectrode arrays (MEAs) offer potential for enhanced sensing performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a stable, sensitive, and cost-effective microelectrode array (MEA) for rapid toxicity detection.
  • To evaluate the performance of the prepared MEA in detecting specific environmental toxins.
  • To compare the MEA's efficacy against traditional electrodes.

Main Methods:

  • Manual preparation of a microelectrode array (MEA).
  • Detection of 3,5-Dichlorophenol (3,5-DCP) toxicity using mixed microorganisms as biocatalyst and K3[Fe(CN)6] as electron mediator.
  • Assessment of formaldehyde toxicity at varying concentrations.
  • Analysis of current response stability and signal acquisition time.

Main Results:

  • The MEA achieved a stable current response in 10 seconds at a constant potential of 450 mV.
  • The MEA demonstrated effective detection of 3,5-DCP toxicity compared to bulk and single microelectrodes.
  • A 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 0.11% for formaldehyde was determined within 1 hour.
  • The MEA exhibited high sensitivity, stability, anti-interference, and corrosion resistance.

Conclusions:

  • The manually prepared MEA is a promising tool for rapid and reliable water toxicity detection.
  • The developed MEA offers significant advantages in sensitivity, stability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • This technology has broad application prospects in environmental monitoring and water quality assessment.