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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Science

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  • Nitrate contamination in water poses environmental and health risks.
  • Accurate and sensitive detection methods are crucial for water quality monitoring.
  • Existing methods may have limitations in neutral water environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an ultramicro interdigital array electrode modified with palladium-gold nanoparticles (Pd-AuNPs) for nitrate detection.
  • To investigate the synergistic effects of the Pd-AuNPs composite on sensor performance.
  • To evaluate the sensor's efficacy in a neutral water environment.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of an ultramicro interdigital array electrode using Micro Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) technology on a silicon substrate.
  • Electrochemical deposition of a nanostructured palladium-gold (Pd-AuNPs) composite sensing film.
  • Electrochemical analysis of nitrate in neutral water (pH = 7.2).

Main Results:

  • The Pd-AuNPs modified electrode demonstrated excellent linearity (R² = 0.99) for nitrate detection within the range of 1 mg/L to 15 mg/L (as N).
  • The sensor exhibited a high sensitivity of 4.7 μA·mg⁻¹·L.
  • The synergistic effect of Pd-AuNPs enhanced catalytic activity and stability.

Conclusions:

  • The developed Pd-AuNPs-modified ultramicro interdigital array electrode chip provides a sensitive and environmentally friendly platform for nitrate detection.
  • This sensor is suitable for monitoring nitrate levels in neutral water environments.
  • The study highlights the potential of nanomaterial modification for advanced electrochemical sensing applications.