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A functionalized renewable carbon-based surface for sensor development

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry volume 25, pages 1093–1099 (2021)Cite this article

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This paper describes the surface modification of glassy carbon (GC) electrodes with a bamboo-based renewable carbon (RC) before and after an acid functionalization procedure with a sulfonitric solution (1:3 HNO3/H2SO4). The morphology and structural characterization indicate an increase of functional groups in the functionalized renewable carbon (RCF) surface. The enhanced electroanalytical properties of RC and RCF were evaluated by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) in two different setups, in the presence of the redox couple ([Fe(CN)6]3−/4−) and escitalopram (EST). The results revealed an enhancement for the electrochemical responses of both inorganic and organic compounds in the electrolyte. Therefore, the use of new carbon-based materials such as renewable carbon for development of electrochemical sensors brings a fresh approach to low-cost device development.

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The authors would like to acknowledge the support of Prof. Dr. Caio Velini and Prof. Dr. Caio Carbonari for FTIR analysis at NUPAM laboratory.

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  1. School of Agriculture, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Avenida Universitária, n° 3780, Botucatu, São Paulo, 18610-034, Brazil

    Martin K. L. Silva, Alcides L. Leão & Ivana Cesarino

  2. Centre for Biocomposites and Biomaterials Processing, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Mohini Sain

  3. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Mohini Sain

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Silva, M.K.L., Leão, A.L., Sain, M. et al. A functionalized renewable carbon-based surface for sensor development. J Solid State Electrochem 25, 1093–1099 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-020-04882-x

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  • Renewable carbon;
  • Surface modification;
  • Acid treatment;
  • Electrochemical sensors;
  • Low-cost