Abstract

In the present work, an inexpensive and highly reproducible carbon-based sensor in the presence of silica gel was introduced to determine acetaminophen, a pain killer drug. From the experimental results, an appreciable increment on the oxidation current was seen at the surface of the modified sensor due to the cavity structure of the sensor and also effective adsorption of acetaminophen. Hence, the silica gel electrode was used as an electrochemical sensor for the cyclic voltammetric and differential pulse voltammetric detection of acetaminophen. The surface morphology of the electrode was investigated with the help of atomic force microscopy. The effects of various experimental parameters were explored. The differential pulse voltammograms exhibited acceptable analytical performances in terms of linearity and limit of detection. The proposed technique was sensitive, specific, and could be admissible for the resolution of acetaminophen in pharmaceutical originations and spiked human urine.

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.