Parthenium hysterophorus derived nanostructures as an efficient carbocatalyst for the electrochemical sensing of mercury(II) ions

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The sustainable utilization of resources motivate us to create eco-friendly processes for synthesizing novel carbon nanomaterials from waste biomass by minimizing chemical usage and reducing energy demands. By keeping sustainability as a prime focus in the present work, we have made the effective management of Parthenium weeds by converting them into carbon-based nanomaterial through hydrothermal treatment followed by heating in a tube furnace under the nitrogen atmosphere. The XPS studies confirm the natural presence of nitrogen and oxygen-containing functional groups in the biomass-derived carbon. The nanostructure has adopted a layered two-dimensional structure, clearly indicated through HRTEM images. Further, the nanomaterials are analyzed for their ability towards the electrochemical detection of mercury, with a detection limit of 6.17 μM, while the limit of quantification and sensitivity was found to be 18.7 μM and 0.4723 μM μA-1 cm-2, respectively. The obtained two-dimensional architecture has increased the surface area, while the nitrogen and oxygen functional groups act as an active site for sensing the mercury ions. This study will open a new door for developing metal-free catalysts through a green and sustainable approach by recycling and utilization of waste biomass.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:354

Enthalten in:

Chemosphere - 354(2024) vom: 01. Apr., Seite 141591

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Sharma, Ritika [VerfasserIn]
Rana, Dharmender Singh [VerfasserIn]
Gupta, Neeraj [VerfasserIn]
Thakur, Sourbh [VerfasserIn]
Thakur, Kamal Kishor [VerfasserIn]
Singh, Dilbag [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

7440-44-0
Carbon
Electrochemical sensing
FXS1BY2PGL
Ions
Journal Article
Mercury
Mercury(II) ion
N762921K75
Nano-carbocatalyst
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Parthenium hysterophorus
S88TT14065

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Date Completed 08.04.2024

Date Revised 08.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141591

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM369505735