Timmy Unya Anak Nedy, Mohammad Aliff bin Ali Rahman, Ellie Yi Lih Teo, Pang Hung Yiu, Elisha Yiu, Alvin Lim Teik Zheng, Yoshito Andou
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Abstract
This study presents the successful synthesis of bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) using a hydrothermal method and its application as a modifier on glassy carbon electrode (GCE). Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the presence of V–O stretching vibrations, while X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis verified a pure monoclinic BiVO4 crystal structure. Morphological analysis revealed spherical BiVO4 particles, which contributed to enhanced electrochemical performance when integrated into the modified GCE. BiVO4/GCE exhibited superior electrochemical performance, as confirmed by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) studies, in detecting analytes including hexacyanoferrate, tetracycline (TC), and levofloxacin (LVX). BiVO4 modification significantly boosted the performance of the electrode in terms of sensitivity, selectivity, and electron transfer kinetics. These enhancements can be attributed to BiVO4’s efficient electron transport and electrocatalytic activity. Notably, BiVO4/GCE exhibited the potential for simultaneous detection of multiple antibiotics showing its versatility for diverse electrochemical sensing applications. The limits of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) for TC were 27.9 µM and 83.3 µM, respectively, while for LVX, they were 7.39 µM and 22.3 µM. Overall, these findings position BiVO4/GCE as a promising platform for advanced electrochemical detection and analysis across various fields.
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The objective of the Journal of Nanoparticle Research is to disseminate knowledge of the physical, chemical and biological phenomena and processes in structures that have at least one lengthscale ranging from molecular to approximately 100 nm (or submicron in some situations), and exhibit improved and novel properties that are a direct result of their small size.
Nanoparticle research is a key component of nanoscience, nanoengineering and nanotechnology.
The focus of the Journal is on the specific concepts, properties, phenomena, and processes related to particles, tubes, layers, macromolecules, clusters and other finite structures of the nanoscale size range. Synthesis, assembly, transport, reactivity, and stability of such structures are considered. Development of in-situ and ex-situ instrumentation for characterization of nanoparticles and their interfaces should be based on new principles for probing properties and phenomena not well understood at the nanometer scale. Modeling and simulation may include atom-based quantum mechanics; molecular dynamics; single-particle, multi-body and continuum based models; fractals; other methods suitable for modeling particle synthesis, assembling and interaction processes. Realization and application of systems, structures and devices with novel functions obtained via precursor nanoparticles is emphasized. Approaches may include gas-, liquid-, solid-, and vacuum-based processes, size reduction, chemical- and bio-self assembly. Contributions include utilization of nanoparticle systems for enhancing a phenomenon or process and particle assembling into hierarchical structures, as well as formulation and the administration of drugs. Synergistic approaches originating from different disciplines and technologies, and interaction between the research providers and users in this field, are encouraged.