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Label-free and sensitive impedimetric nanosensor for the detection of cocaine based on a supramolecular complexation with β-cyclodextrin, immobilized on a nanostructured polymer film

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Cocaine, a powerful addictive stimulant drug, has a variety of adverse effects on the body, thus its sensitive detection is very important. Here, we report on a simple, label-free, and sensitive impedimetric sensor for determination of cocaine based on its affinity to form an inclusion complex with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD). First, we prepared nanostructured poly N-acetylaniline film via electropolymerization of its monomer on a glassy carbon electrode (PNAANI/GC), subsequently overoxidized it, and conjugated β-CD to the polymer backbone. The designed and synthesized nanostructured PNAANI film serves a dual function in the sensor: on one hand, it maintains a high effective surface area on a geometrically small electrode that significantly enhances the number of β-CD molecules immobilized on the electrode; on the other hand, it provides an upright-oriented β-CD conjugation to the polymer backbone, thus all the β-CD receptors are actively involved in responding to the target. Sensitivity of the sensor was further enhanced by preconcentration of cocaine on the modified electrode surface. We attributed the changes in the interfacial charge transfer resistance (R ct) of the electrode to cocaine concentration. Under optimized condition (pH 7.4, 5-min accumulation at an open circuit voltage), the sensor responded to cocaine concentration in the range of 100 nM–1.0 mM with a detection limit of 50 nM. Selectivity of the sensor for cocaine relative to some potential inferring compounds was also investigated, and the results were promising. The proposed approach exhibited an extended dynamic range, low detection limit, good sensitivity, and a desirable selectivity, which provides an efficient application prospect for on-field cocaine sensing.

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      Fatemeh Beigloo, Abollhassan Noori & Mir F. Mousavi

    2. Department of Chemistry, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, 81746-73441, Iran

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    Beigloo, F., Noori, A., Mehrgardi, M.A. et al. Label-free and sensitive impedimetric nanosensor for the detection of cocaine based on a supramolecular complexation with β-cyclodextrin, immobilized on a nanostructured polymer film. J IRAN CHEM SOC 13, 659–669 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13738-015-0778-6

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