Electrochemical performance of nickel-modified glassy carbon electrodes for glucose oxidation: ionic liquid vs. aqueous deposition methods
摘要
This study examines the electrochemical performance of nickel-modified glassy carbon electrodes (GCEs) deposited from ionic liquid, typically ethaline, (NiIL/GC) and aqueous solutions (NiAQ/GC) for glucose oxidation. SEM analysis shows a fine-grained, nanostructured morphology with microcracks in the ionic liquid-deposited film. EDX confirms high nickel content (44.6%) and surface oxidation (6.8%). XRD indicates face-centered cubic nickel and nickel oxides with an average nanoparticle size of 33 nm. Cyclic voltammetry reveals NiIL/GC exhibits superior electron transfer and catalytic activity towards glucose oxidation, with sharper oxidation peaks and a 100 mV cathodic shift compared to NiAQ/GC. Nyquist plots show lower impedance for NiIL/GC, signifying improved charge transfer efficiency. Tafel analysis shows a lower slope (30 mV/decade) for NiIL/GC, indicating faster glucose oxidation kinetics. The NiIL/GC electrode also demonstrates superior stability with minimal degradation during long-term cycling. These results highlight NiIL/GC’s enhanced electrochemical properties and stability, making it promising for glucose sensing and electrocatalytic applications.