Abstract

A novel electrode made of carbon nanotube and ionic liquid (n-octylpyridinium hexafluorophosphate) was developed for the solid-phase extraction and detection of methyl parathion (MP). The electrode effectively accumulated MP and increased the cathodic peak current. Cyclic voltammetry was used to characterize the fabricated electrode and the electrochemical properties of MP on it. Linear sweep voltammetry was used for the quantitative detection of MP. A self-correcting algorithm was exploited to isolate the small peak of MP from the large background current, obtaining a remarkable peak for MP along with a flat baseline. With a preconcentration time of 3 minutes, the peak current was linear for MP concentrations in the range from 0.1 to 2.5 μg mL−1 with a detection limit of 0.008 μg mL−1 (S/N = 3). The electrode was applied to detect MP in soil and food samples. These results indicated that the proposed method was capable of monitoring MP, providing a simple approach for routine analysis.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.