Poly(cyanocobalamin)/ZnO Nanocomposite-Modified Screen-Printed Carbon Electrode: A Tool for Dopamine Detection
摘要
An innovative electrochemical dopamine sensor was fabricated by integrating zinc oxide nanoparticles and poly(cyanocobalamin) onto a screen-printed carbon electrode. Utilizing almond gum as a reducing agent, a sustainable synthesis method yielded crystalline ZnO nanoparticles under ambient conditions. The nanocomposite-modified electrode was thoroughly characterized using state-of-the-art spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. Voltammetric analysis demonstrated a linear correlation between dopamine concentrations (100–600 µM) and electrochemical response, exhibiting a sensitivity of 1.3725 µAµM⁻¹cm⁻² and a detection limit of 1.6047 µM. The sensor’s performance was confirmed through successful real-sample analysis, showcasing its potential for practical utility. Comparative evaluation with our existing electrodes underscored the benefits of this novel approach.
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